On Saturday, joining the circle, Alexander Sorloth stole the show on the field. He netted all four goals in Atletico Madrid’s dominant 4-0 victory over Real Sociedad in LaLiga. The match showcased Sorloth’s exceptional skill and clinical finishing, as he emerged as the team’s leading scorer this season with a total of 17 goals. Coming on just a year after his transfer from Villarreal to Atletico last August, this is quite a remarkable achievement, perhaps the most impressive of his young career.
Sorloth’s performance in that match was not a product of his individual quality only. He claims that all his success came from the support and quality of his teammates. The striker emphasized the importance of teamwork, stating, “The balls were falling at my feet, my teammates were giving me really good passes.” This collective approach was central to his standout performance in having the freedom and opportunity to make so many dynamic plays during the game.
Simeone’s Praise for Sorloth
Atletico Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone, expressed his admiration for Sorloth’s performance, particularly highlighting his decisive finishing during the first half. “As you could see obviously today was kind of a deja vu,” Simeone said, referring to Sorloth’s last memorable game, a long-range stunner against Real Sociedad. I was extremely, extremely pleased with the first half of my team’s play in general. Alex, of course, is a story for another day.
Simeone praised Sorloth’s overall game and teamwork, mentioning that he is not just a goal-scorer. He stated, “What I like about him is that he’s important in every moment and context of the game you can imagine.” This versatility means Sorloth can be a dominant offensive force when called upon.
Besides his goal-scoring talents, Simone mentioned Sorloth’s physicality and passing skills as key competencies of the striker. “If we need to attack, he gives us a strong offensive weight in the area. If we counterattack, he has good passing for that,” he said. The manager noted that he was pleased to see Sorloth perform and that he hoped this would be the case more often moving forward.
A Promising Season Ahead
Despite having started more games from the bench than as a starter this season, Sorloth’s impact on the field has been undeniable. His turnaround started in October and November, which he attributes to better communication with his fellow players. “I’m very happy… I hope to be in LaLiga for many years and have more games like this,” Sorloth stated. Though he admitted to the ups and downs he went through this season, he is hopeful about what he will bring to the table next year.
Last season, Sorloth made headlines by scoring four goals against Real Madrid and showcasing his potential as a key player for Atletico. His deep cut against Real Sociedad has given him the credence. He’s quickly become an indispensable member of the team—and for the long term, too.
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