Simeone: He is the best No. 9 in La Liga. It is an honor to play with Messi in the national team.

November 14 News Recently, Giuliano Simeone was a guest on Ser Radio's "El Larguero" program. The Atletico Madrid forward talked about the current situation of Atletico Madrid, the Argentine national team, the Champions League and other topics.

■Coach's criticism

"Just like in any locker room."

■The most exciting moment

"Now we are in a very good stage. The lineup is very strong. The beginning of the season did not start the way we expected, and some new players need to adapt. The team has a coach who allows the club to continue to grow, and with the new training base, everything looks very promising."

■The most promising team. Good friends

"I have a good relationship with Alvarez."

■Playing with him

"His humility is amazing and he gives it his all no matter what he is asked to do. And given his age, he has In terms of achievements, he is always the first to work twice as hard. For me, he is the best No. 9 in La Liga."

■Influence on Julian Alvarez joining Atletico Madrid

"We are in Austria. During the Games, his transfer was being discussed, and my dad sent me a message asking how Julian was doing and whether he wanted to come. I told him: ‘It’s really good at Atletico Madrid, you will score a lot of goals.’ But the final decision was entirely his. He is a great signing. I see him happy in Madrid and Atletico, his goal numbers are outstanding and I hope he can stay here for many years."

■About the Argentina national team

"When called up. I was surprised myself. I didn't start too many times, but suddenly I was surrounded by top players and the atmosphere was great. And there was Messi, the best player in history, and you would constantly watch what he did and try to imitate it. It was an honor to be on the same court with him. "

■ The trip with the national team was not possible because of the vaccine procedures. "

■Do you prefer goals or assists?

"Assist, because then two people will be happy. I often have the opportunity to send the final pass, but I didn't do enough before."

■Toughest opponent:

"Hakimi Ashraf gives me a headache. He is like an airplane, dribbling the ball so fast."

■About the incident of Vinicius being replaced?

"When I am replaced, it's usually in the 70th minute, and I sit on the bench and it's over."

■Playing on the wing?

"My grandfather told me before that I should play wing-back and will join the national team in the future."

■Who is better during Simeone's playing days or coaching days?

"If you want to compare, Simeone was stronger as a player (laughing)."

■The possibility of Simeone becoming the national team coach

"It might happen, but I think he still does the same thing. I don't know if there are any examples of being the coach of the club and the national team at the same time."

■Who stayed at Atletico Madrid longer: you or Simeone?

"I hope it's me. I'm younger. He still has unfinished business."

■New Champions League format

"The new format is more competitive than the group stage. Because you have to play in different stadiums, any team can beat you, which also forces You have to score points away from home. "

■Winning the Madrid Derby

"Playing in a derby is always exciting and makes you more motivated. The result of that game was very beautiful and we showed ourselves in that game. They can't play their part."

■About Griezmann and Koke

"They are the two leaders of the club, the team, and me. They know when to step up and when to calm down. , the player with the most appearances in the history of the club, they still train and help their teammates with the same humility, which really makes you grow. With his number of goals, Griezmann is a player worth listening to. "

■ Champions League champion or World Cup champion?

"Need both. Argentina has already won the World Cup."

■ Be a coach in the future?

"Now I would say unimaginable, but why not."