“For the price, it was expected that João would have responded better, but you have to handle it with care”

As soon as the game ended at Stamford Bridge Simeone appreciated the elimination in the knockout stages of the Champions League at the hands of Chelsea. The coach strove to highlight the performance of João Félix in the game, insistently highlighting him in his appearance. The Portuguese had flashes, a couple of notable attempts on Mendy's goal, especially in the final stretch, but he couldn't see the door. Simeone decided to do without Suárez when he needed two goals and bet on surrounding João Félix with Dembelé and Correa. There was nothing to do.

Diego Forlán has expanded on what the Portuguese has been at Atlético in today's edition of the Récord newspaper. The red-and-white legend understands the criticism of the Portuguese for his price, although he thinks he is adapting and this season he has offered a better face. Above all, he believes that his talent has to be managed very carefully. “Obviously everyone expected that João Félix would have responded better last season due to the amount of money they paid for him. But he is a young player and you have to handle him with great care “, notes in the Portuguese newspaper Record. “This season he is proving his worth. He has had moments of great quality and has scored important goals, as well as assists,” he added.

Forlán is in favor of giving the 21-year-old Portuguese more time. Atlético paid 127 million euros for him two summers ago. “João Félix is ​​a great player. The truth is that he is still young, but he has great talent and this season has gone well for him. Over time he will adapt to Atlético. He is a player with a great future,” confessed the Uruguayan, 41 years old.