A hug that changed Correa

“It annoys me that Correa can't score a goal with what he participates in the team's attacks, creating danger and he's at a stage where he can't get it. If it continues like this, the goal will come, because life and football is work and one day paysI hope he has what he deserves, which is the goal. “These were Simeone's words after the draw at Benito Villamarín, where his compatriot had had in his boots the goal of victory against Betis in the last moments of the game.

The goal did not come in that game, but the work has ended up paying Correa. Since that meeting, where He left sunk receiving the support and affection of his coach in the form of a hug and the reinforcement of his teammates, a decisive Correa has been seen facing the door and that the responsibility has been thrown on his back during the absence of Suárez and the difficulties to mark the Uruguayan on his return. The '10' got his eighth goal in the league against Real Sociedad of the season and his fourth in the last six games, all of them in the Wanda Metropolitano. He also added an assist in his great game against Eibar, where he served as an attacking point.

Simeone is exploiting his versatility according to the needs of the team, and In the games that Suarez was not present, he placed him as a reference above. With the Uruguayan back, he has returned to his work and overflows thrown to the right wing, a pylon hammer for his constant movement and pressure against the rival defense. It seemed that he would fall from the eleven at the Camp Nou, but it was back in the game because when the rojiblanco team wants to bite upwards it is the most indicated to bother the ball out, as he did against the Real, giving Sagnan constant headaches.

In that meeting he perfectly defined a measured ball from Suárez into space to make the momentary 2-0 in a triumph with final suffering that brings Atlético closer to the league title. Starter in the last ten games, Correa is the only outfield player who has participated in the 36 league games (so has Oblak). In addition to the eight goals scored by the Argentine, he adds eight assists, which make him the team's third highest scorer in the league after Suárez (19 goals) and Llorente (12) and the second highest assistant after Llorente (11) and tied with Carrasco.

A part of the season was left behind where it was difficult for him to define (against Levante, Sevilla or Betis) and Correa is full of confidence. He has become one of the most important rojiblancos players at the end of the course. Mental strength in times of difficulty coupled with keep working, waiting for his moment, which has come with great influence in Atlético's offensive football. With their great understanding with Llorente and Trippier, the rojiblanco team has turned their right wing into a constant danger. It is the moment for Correa, who does not want this opportunity to win the title to slip away.