Homework for João Félix

João Félix will have to wait once more on the bench. The Griezmann injury It seemed to push the eleven straight, but no. Simeone knows the player’s talent, but he still asks for a bonus, he has to give more. “Performances like the one the other day at the Bernabéu, those 30-35 minutes in a great second half where he showed all the talent he has. He is the footballer we need,” he explained at the press conference prior to the visit to Sevilla. The reality is that, between some things and others, João has not been a starter since November 3.

Before Sánchez-Pizjuán, the Portuguese was substitute in the derby —He entered after the break— and in Porto he was left without playing. He was on the bench, but Simeone could not find the moment for him to enter. For two big games, Cholo chose Griezmann, Luis Suárez, Correa and Cunha before for the attack. A blow to João, because this has to be his season. For this reason, there are those around him who would see him better outside of Atleti.

Simeone He has spoken with the player and recognizes the 7 for his tremendous quality, so he commented yesterday again: “What I see is that it is very good. He must prove his worth and from there … “. Cholo also wanted to make it clear that what happens to Atleti is something that it also happens in your selection: “In Portugal many times it does not start, but it ends up playing the games. There is not much difference with what happens here …”.

“Conditions of a great footballer …”

From there, he asks you to improve. Y improvement is achieved with work. “João has conditions that, just looking at him for a few minutes, you realize that he is a great footballer. He will have to go through these growth situations. There they are. maturation, rebellion and regularity that asks for the game. “Maybe in Simeone’s head he was getting with the Portuguese something like what he did with Griezmann, a player who puts quality and sacrifice at the service of the team.

In Nervión, Luis Suárez recovers his place in Cunha’s place and it will be Correa who will accompany him in attack. João Félix, one of the best of the rojiblancos at the Bernabéu, will come out once more with the match started. The 7th has a task to win back Simeone, who continues to trust him, but he is not going to give him anything either. And Sevilla is a great rival, one of those who motivate the Portuguese, although he must have patience on the bench …