"Today [Griezmann] he helps the team, he has fun and this step that he and Koke are going through help the team, that is what their presence in the squad is about. They don't bring problems because they understand their place, they know that the years have passed, they accept the role because it is in a place in the squad and they give their best as Antoine and Koke are reflecting today."
"He continues in continuous progression, it will not take long for him to reach the national team. He can play as a full-back, as a centre-back or as a third centre-back and he has to maintain his humility in front of the newspapers and other beautiful words to continue maintaining that work he has done with a lot of patience."
Atletico Madrid beat Valencia 2-1, with Koke scoring early, Lucas Beltran equalising, and Antoine Griezmann scoring the winner in the 74th minute. The win ended a two-match LaLiga losing run for Simeone's side. Koke made his club debut in 2009 and Griezmann is Atletico's all-time leading goalscorer across two spells since joining in 2014. Simeone praised the experience they provide, saying they accept evolving roles, avoid causing problems and give their best. Simeone also highlighted 22-year-old right-back Marc Pubill's performance — an assist, six aerial duels won, nine recoveries and seven clearances — and predicted near-term Spain prospects.
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