COPE journalist Juan Gato has sent a clear message about what is expected of Atlético de Madrid this season. Speaking on COPE's El Partidazo, he said that Simeone's team must fight for LaLiga, backed by the signings the club has made. The journalist highlighted how Atlético has taken a step forward with high-calibre reinforcements such as Alexander Sorloth, Julián Álvarez and Robin Le Normand.
This summer has been crucial for the red-and-white team. After a season in which they finished fourth in La Liga, expectations are higher than ever. According to Gato, the arrival of these stars has put Atlético in an enviable position to prevent Real Madrid from defending their title.
Simeone, the key to a renewed Atlético
Diego Simeone has been a constant figure in Atletico Madrid's success over the past decade, and this season will be no different. The Argentine manager is clear that his team has the ability to compete on all fronts, but he knows that the pressure on him and his players has increased considerably. With signings such as Sorloth and Julián Álvarez, Simeone has on his hands a team capable of challenging the giants of Spain and Europe.
Simeone has made it clear that these new players will not only bring quality, but also a winning mentality. Sorloth, for example, scored 23 goals in La Liga last season and came very close to winning the Pichichi Trophy. Now, wearing the red and white shirt and number 9 on his back, he is on a mission to surpass that mark. Julián Álvarez, on the other hand, is a player who promises to be the creative spark that the team so badly needs in attack.
Juan Gato highlighted on COPE that the partnership between Sorloth and Álvarez will be fundamental for the team's aspirations this season. For Simeone, the key will be how he manages to make these pieces fit into his tactical system, known for its discipline and defensive solidity. If Cholo manages to make his new signings work as a unit, Atlético de Madrid will be a fearsome rival in LaLiga and in Europe.
Atlético de Madrid and the need to fight for LaLiga
Juan Gato's words have resonated strongly with fans and the media, but they have also added pressure on Simeone's shoulders. The journalist insisted that Atlético Madrid cannot be content with being just another competitor in LaLiga. The investment made and the names that have arrived this summer oblige the team to fight for the title.
With the likes of Robin Le Normand reinforcing the defence and the board still working to bring in more reinforcements, expectations around Atletico Madrid are higher than ever. Juan Gato pointed out that while the Premier League has taken centre stage in recent years, Atletico have everything they need to bring La Liga back to its competitiveness and prestige.