Alexander Sørloth played a key role in two of the goals as Atlético Madrid secured a 3-1 win over Belgian Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League 14 days ago and again for Norway against Estonia where he was named player of the match.
Tonight he is ready with the Norwegian flag on his chest in the last qualifying match for next year’s World Cup. – It is really unexciting in terms of qualification, but it would have been fun to give Italy a lesson once again. (We won 3 – 0 last time)
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What is an ever-growing “problem” for Alexander Sørloth is his manager Diego Simeone who prioritizes fellow striker Julián Álvarez and French superstar Antoine Griezmann. Newcastle are on the ball and want the Norwegian on a deal worth around €60 million. – Included in the bid is the assurance that Sørloth will have a central role beyond being a super reserve.
Back to the Champions League match, which for me is symptomatic of the situation at Atlético Madrid.
The Norwegian started the game on the bench, but got his substitute when he came on for Antoine Griezmann around half an hour before the end.
After the substitute, Sørloth left his mark on the game. Already in the 72nd minute, he created the second goal after an impressive individual action. He raided inwards from the right wing, sent an opponent astray with a feint, and after two consecutive shots were blocked, it was Conor Gallagher who put in the rebound to make it 2-0.
When the Belgians reduced the deficit eight minutes before the end and created new tension, it was once again Sørloth who provided clarification. In injury time, he raided on the left wing and threw a precise cross to Thiago Almada. Although the goalkeeper saved Armada’s attempt, Marcos Llorente was first on the line and put in the rebound for the final 3-1 victory.
Atlético had taken the lead late in the first half through Argentine Julián Álvarez. The goal came after Giuliano Simeone raided on the right wing and made a precise pass to Álvarez, who tipped the ball up for himself before knocking it into the net.
For Union Saint-Gilloise, the equaliser came in the 80th minute when Ross Sykes volleyed in a free-kick from Sofiane Boufal.
Alexander Sørloth was great, but the following game in La Liga (which also won 3 – 1) Diego Simeone chose to start with Alexander Sørloth who played more nervously and clearly on “borrowed time” by his manager. Alexander Sørloth is one of the world’s best strikers, but he has a manager who does not fully believe in him. – It says a lot on a national team with Erling Braut Haaland in top form to be named the best on the pitch. Better than Haaland, who the world is sure is on his way to becoming the best footballer of all time.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has received backing from the guys with the money of the sky blues and is making a huge bid of around €150 million for World Cup winner Julián Álvarez. – Should that happen, the possibility of an exit for Alexander Sørloth to Newcastle could go down the drain as Atlético Madrid’s attack becomes too vulnerable.
Ditch Julián Álvarez and go for Alexander Sørloth!
We advise Pep Guardiola to look at how Alexander Sørloth and Erling Braut Haaland, who both had two goals for Norway against Estonia, play together in a well-oiled machine. Moreover, it will cost a lot less to go for Sorloth over Álvarez.
Sporten.com’s clear advice is to take the chance and return to the Premier League if possible.
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Atlético Madrid is currently in 4th place in La Liga.
