Spanish TV journalists Iñaki Villalón and Matías Palacios have revealed that Julián Álvarez went through an extremely difficult period after his failed move to Barcelona. The situation reportedly affected his physical condition, forcing him to seek medical assistance.

“He is slightly calmer now, you could say. But from what I have learned, around a week and a half to two weeks ago, Álvarez was going through a very difficult time. He could no longer cope with the situation, and it began affecting him physically — not only mentally, but also causing a serious health crisis. It impacted various aspects of his life, including his personal situation and his performances on the pitch. It pushed him to his limit.

“Álvarez’s issue was never simply about whether fans were booing him or not. He has already overcome that difficult period. This situation affected his physical condition and led him through several extremely challenging days. He appears to be improving now, but this was no longer just a sporting matter. The situation had expanded beyond football and had a major impact on both him and the people around him.

“Someone told me that 15 days ago, when it had become almost certain that he would remain at the club, he was suffering tremendously. As a result, he reportedly received medical treatment. What happened at that time was serious enough that he needed to see doctors to ensure there were no major complications. That is the information we have. Clearly, this situation also contributed to his muscle overload issues. However, it does not take away from the fact that he performed well and showed great effort at Anfield.”