Another chapter has now emerged in the Julian Alvarez case.

After the public back-and-forth between Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin and Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste following the UEFA Champions League draw, Atletico boss Diego Simeone addressed the media today ahead of his side’s match against Sevilla.

The manager once again shared his thoughts on the biggest transfer saga of the summer, involving Alvarez, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

Speaking to reporters, Simeone confirmed that Alvarez will miss the game after not taking part in the last three training sessions, but he remained hopeful when asked if the striker’s situation could still be resolved at the Metropolitano.

“I understand that all the questions are going to be about what is happening with Julian. The club was very firm and clear in what it explained,” Simeone said.

“I remain in the same position: waiting, from a sporting perspective, to be able to help him and for him to remain the hugely important footballer he is for us. He won’t be available tomorrow, obviously,” he added.

Alvarez has not trained with Atletico Madrid for three days.

When asked about his preferred attacking partnership for Atletico Madrid in the 2026/27 season, Simeone answered without hesitation.

“Julian Alvarez and Sorloth,” he said, although the Norwegian is currently injured.

“His absence obviously hurts us. He is hugely important to us, and it has an even greater impact because of Julian’s situation.

“The team is trying, through collective effort, to find solutions and create goalscoring opportunities. We are working with them to understand what is happening to us,” Simeone explained.

The coach was then inevitably asked one final question about Alvarez’s future and whether the relationship with the player could still be repaired.

The situation remains unresolved.

“I understand the follow-up question, but I think I’ve explained myself clearly. I don’t have much more to explain.

“From the moment Julian returns to training with us, we’ll give him what we’ve always given him so that he feels important, because that’s what he is for our team,” Simeone concluded.

His message was therefore fully in line with Atletico Madrid’s official stance: Alvarez remains part of the sporting project, and Simeone believes there is still time to rebuild the relationship.

For the moment, however, the Argentine remains away from the group and will not be involved against Sevilla.