“I liked João, Griezmann and Luis Suárez, they are compatible”

Diego Pablo Simeone addressed the media in the run-up to the League match against Barcelona, ​​where Atlético will once again have 100% of its fans filling the stands of the Wanda Metropolitano.

Can the pressure of Barça benefit you?

We think about the value of the rival's players, Barcelona has great footballers, a very good coach with a lot of personality and we focus on doing well ourselves, improving ourselves.

Where do you see Griezmann more comfortable?

We always put him where he normally plays. Footballers always have a privileged place, I like to play here. The important thing is where the team needs it and Antoine I have no doubt that where we put him, the other day as a midfielder and then later, I am sure he can help us wherever we put him.

What do you think of the Koeman situation?

He will surely be in an uncomfortable situation and on our side I imagine that all of his colleagues respect him as a coach and he will surely do well every time.

How did you see João Félix, Griezmann and Suárez together?

I liked. I think they are absolutely compatible, there are variants because in parallel to these three we could name Correa, Lemar and Cunha and that generates enthusiasm. Being able to have the footballers and the most difficult thing to manage is that everyone feels important and that the quality of the minutes is what makes the difference. Hopefully we can carry it forward throughout the season.

How do you see the moment of transition in the Barca?

I am not the one to value anything. I respect Koeman very much, he has shown personality and I wish him the best. As for the transition, we are very busy on ourselves and we do not worry about what happens on another team.

They face a Barcelona without Messi.

You are for these criticisms and opinions and I have never played against Barcelona without Messi and we will see what happens tomorrow, it will be without Leo on their part.

Do you rule out Barça for the title?

I always look at the squads and they have a squad with great players, Sergi Roberto, Piqué, Dembélé, Busquets, De Jong, Pedri, Ansu Fati, Memphis… and they are all great footballers, that's what I can convey to them.

If Atlético is a Ferrari, is he driving it well?

I don't know the relationship, I don't like cars either. I can't exemplify it, because I don't interpret it so well. I don't think that because of the quality of the team the coach has to grow, he has to always grow.

Do you see Suarez extra motivated?

I see him as always, since he arrived here, with the same hunger, enthusiasm and we try to empower him that the best thing he has is the goal.

Without Messi, do you expect a different game scenario?

We imagine so many things that later we do not know if it is going to happen. The reality is what will happen when we all sit down, not me because I am not going to stand still. Barcelona has always had an associative style, of pressure, playing in rival fields and that has led to great successes, I can't imagine any other type of team.