DBasia.news – Diego Simeone’s players are currently ranked third behind Real Madrid and Barcelona. Initially Atletico had topped the standings, but now Atletico’s performance has declined. Joao Felix and mates had already failed to win two matches.
Some of them have moved to other clubs ranging from Antoine Griezmann, Diego Godin, to Lucas Hernandez. Simeone admitted, the departure of the three players was enough to affect the player’s game. However, the Argentine coach did not want to find a scapegoat for the inconsistency of his team.
“The departure of the player who really influenced us was Lucas Hernandez. He is an academy product, and one of the best. Godin had an important role to play in team leadership. As for Griezmann, it is still difficult to find a replacement, “he told Marca.
Lucas Hernandez moved to Bayern Munich in the transfer market last summer. Not half-heartedly, he immediately became the most expensive player to Die Roten with 80 million euros. While Godin docked to Inter Milan for free.
While Griezmann was finally able to realize his desire to defend Barcelona. He was brought in at a price of 120 million euros. To cover the hole he left behind, Rojiblancos brought in Joao Felix from Benfica for 126 million euros.