Simeone on De Paul, Llorente, Giuliano, Molina, the market, and Villarreal

Atlético de Madrid

Rodrigo De Paul 

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Rodrigo de Paul
8.520.000€-90.000€5

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De Paul had and always has had hierarchy. He's a consecrated player, a world champion. Surely, in this last period, he's taking his best steps at Atletico and it's normal that people appreciate what he's bringing. He's very important for us, with a lot of personality, and we hope he continues like this. We're going to demand this from him because it's what we need.

Winning mentality with comebacks

We are thinking about tomorrow's match. Villarreal has a well-defined game with strong defensive work and many organized players ready to counterattack with their four strikers who are very good. Baena, Pino, Gerard Moreno, or whoever plays up front. They played very well against Mallorca, and we're only thinking about finding which players can help us.

Managing the match against a tough rival after Leverkusen

Because of their coach and how they are changing their style of play in games, they have been growing a lot. They don't have weekly competitions, which allows them to focus strongly on LaLiga. They are a dangerous team.

Giuliano

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Giuliano Simeone
6.420.000€+530.000€4

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I only see him as a footballer, I appreciate his work. He's living up to our expectations, doing what we anticipated. We will demand that he improves, he needs to score goals, and he has the most important things: enthusiasm, courage, humility, generosity... He will continue to grow if he keeps going this way.

Bouncing back speech in the Champions League final and taking it game by game in LaLiga

In LaLiga, there are no finals, only one game at a time.

Marcos Llorente

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Marcos Llorente
6.810.000€-50.000€8

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He has played more matches than Molina, he's not lacking minutes. He started against Elche and played as a four in two. He is important for us, crucial in any position. I still think he can help us as a forward, in the midfield because of the physical energy he brings to the team, and as a wing-back due to his power and goals. He is one of the top assist providers on the team. His importance on the team speaks for itself.

Playing before or after rivals

We are still far from the end of LaLiga. We only care about our game and focusing on what the opponent presents to us.

Facing Marcelino

Like with most coaches, they have a particular style, and their teams reflect the coach's profile on the pitch. His playing style has always been clear and won't change. He has players suited to the system he uses, and we will face a tough team with speed variations and bravery to attack.

A week left to close the transfer market

We are doing well as we are, and the club will decide if there is something that could happen and benefit the club. We continue on our path and don't lose sight of the matches.