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Atletico boss Simeone confident about Alvarez adapting, excited about internal competition

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Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone said blockbuster signing Julian Alvarez must be given time to find his feet in the team after a 3-0 home win over Girona, as he is an "incredible player for the present and future" of the club.

Atletico, who finished fourth last season, looked strong with a mix of youngsters, new signings and settled players such as Antoine Griezmann, Marcos Llorente and Koke, whose goals earned them their first win of the season.While Alvarez had a quiet performance in his first start for the club, Simeone expressed optimism over what the former Manchester City striker can deliver."Top players demand things to happen, people go to the stadium to watch them.

We know what Julian brings and what he can give us," Simeone said. "We will try to exploit his best qualities, as a first striker or second striker, or on the flank...

he is still missing connection but that will come with training and matches, he has only just arrived but we have to give him time."Meanwhile, the Argentine coach heaped praise on midfielder Llorente, who was named player of the match after scoring his second goal of the season and grabbing an assist playing at right-back.Simeone added the Spaniard's fine form will boost internal competition as regular right-back Argentina's Nahuel Molina will have to step up to fill that position as well throughout the season."I am very happy to see that after one or two years looking for an important place for a player with (Llorente's)characteristics, we have found a spot for him," Simeone said of the 29-year-old."This calls for Molina to improve, to show the World Cup and Copa America winner he is."We need competition.

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