Sorloth: The Historic Substitute of Atleti
Despite the recent setback against Getafe, with a 2-1 defeat in the final minutes that broke Cholo Simeone’s historical invincibility against this rival, there are reasons for optimism among the Red and White fans.
In a match where few things worked, Alexander Sorloth’s goal stands out as a ray of light. The Norwegian striker has reached the impressive figure of 14 goals this season, an even brighter statistic considering his not always starting role in the team.
The most remarkable thing is that half of these goals, seven in total, have come from the bench, making him the most effective substitute in the five major European leagues.
No other player in England, France, Italy, Germany, and Spain surpasses this mark! Sorloth is not only in exceptional form, scoring four goals in the last eight games, but he has also made history at Atlético de Madrid.
With these numbers, Sorloth has already surpassed José Mari (97-98) and Ángel Correa (15/16), becoming the best scoring substitute in the club’s league history. His impact in the minutes he plays is undeniable, especially considering he has only started in one match. Given Griezmann’s recent physical dip, fans are dreaming of seeing Sorloth leading the attack alongside Julián Álvarez.
