Even the ugly head injury in the transition to February does not stop Alexander Sørloth. Now the Spanish media is paying tribute to the Norwegian “Viking”, where even the icon Luis Suarez is being overtaken.
On Saturday, Sørloth was again in the lead role with two goals in the 4-2 win against Espanyol. Forgotten is a period of goal drought and criticism earlier this season. Now Sørloth is referred to as the king of the air, and one of the crucial pieces in Diego Simeone’s attacking line at Atletico.
READ: Haaland hailed after ‘goal drought’
Marca highlights the Norwegian’s raw ability to turn games around. Against Saturday’s opponent, Sørloth scored the 1-1 equaliser that got Atletico back in the driver’s seat, before he headed in Atletico’s fourth goal twenty minutes before the end.
El Desmarque highlights Sørloth’s consistent goal delivery, while superstar Julian Alvarez struggles with goal drought in La Liga: “The stats that put Julian sAlavrez in the shadows”
El Pais highlights Sørloth as the driving force behind the turnaround after Espanyol’s shock opening with a goal after five minutes: “Sørloth contributes with will and goal”
Read on F7: There the deal came in place for Zidane!
Cadera Ser uses comparisons with Luis Suarez himself to illustrate the goalscoring flair Sørloth has had in the minutes on the match arena. “Sørloth surpasses Luis Suarez’s goal record at Atetlico Madrid”, with 36 goals in fewer minutes than the Uruguayan striker legend.
We love it!
