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Why is Julian Alvarez not starting today for Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club in 2026-27 LaLiga season?

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Julian Alvarez has returned to Atletico Madrid's squad for Saturday's LaLiga trip to face Athletic Club at San Mames, but head coach Diego Simeone has ruled him out of the starting lineup, opting instead to bring him off the bench. The Argentine forward missed the previous match against Sevilla due to an illness that kept […] Julian Alvarez has returned to Atletico Madrid’s squad for Saturday’s LaLiga trip to face Athletic Club at San Mames, but head coach Diego Simeone has ruled him out of the starting lineup, opting instead to bring him off the bench. The Argentine forward missed the previous match against Sevilla due to an illness that kept him out of training, and Simeone made clear this week that a full return to the XI so soon would be premature despite the player working his way back into full fitness. “He’s training very well. Tomorrow he’ll be called up, he’ll be part of the group traveling to play in Bilbao , and we expect the best from him ,” Simeone said, confirming Alvarez

First report: Julián Álvarez Returns to Training as Atlético Stay Runs to January — football-espana.net, 12d