Sorloth: The 'Hitman' Ready for the Derby at the Metropolitano
Atlético de Madrid has a secret weapon for the derby: Alexander Sorloth. The Norwegian forward, nicknamed ‘Hitman’ by Simeone, has proven to be a key catalyst this season. Despite playing only 15 minutes in the first leg, his track record against Real Madrid is a reason for optimism.
Sorloth already knows what it’s like to embitter the Madrid defense. On May 19, when he played for Villarreal, he scored all four goals in the 4-4 draw. A memory that will be present in the minds of the White players and that the Metropolitano hopes to relive.
With 14 goals in 1,504 minutes this season, nine of them coming off the bench, Sorloth is the highest-scoring substitute in the top five leagues. His ability to score important goals, such as those he scored against Barcelona, make him a player of epic moments.
Simeone trusts his goalscoring instinct and his ability to unbalance tight matches. Alongside Correa, Sorloth has proven lethal in the second halves, bringing freshness and forcefulness to the rojiblanco attack. Despite not yet scoring in the Champions League, the Metropolitano hopes that the derby will be the perfect opportunity to premiere and help Atleti to victory.
