Atletico Madrid's strong start to this LaLiga Santander season has had a number of factors, one of those being Saul Niguez and Koke's impressive performances in midfield.
Both are in excellent form, and the No.8 hit his 250th appearance with the club against Getafe, while the No.6 marked his 417th.
The two are fundamental pieces in what Diego Simeone is building and they've shown that as Atleti have gone unbeaten in their opening two games. To continue along the same path, the coach used them as a double pivot in training with Vitolo and Thomas Lemar on the flanks ahead of the clash against Eibar.
Each of the pair played over 40 times last season but their involvement in a central position in the pre-season derby demolition of Real Madrid served as confirmation of their importance again.
Niaabcmrtz
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simone should try a 4-3-3 formation
Cihbelz
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just play them in double pivot only problem that will arise is the ball will not be intercepted easily llorente and partey are Cdm so they can intercept the balls easily
Good
Prasanna5
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just play them in double pivot only problem that will arise is the ball will not be intercepted easily llorente and partey are Cdm so they can intercept the balls easily
shivaholic
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reminds me of xavi and iniesta...iconic....🐺