Simeone gets serious and DEMANDS these signings from Atlético de Madrid

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Diego Simeone opened the January market with a clear message and an evident concern. The Argentine coach watches as his squad diminishes while the competitive demands of Atlético de Madrid do not stop.

The end of the summer window left an uncomfortable legacy. With Nico González's arrival, the squad reached 24 players, a rare number in Cholo's era. Simeone always advocated for doubling positions, but he rarely exceeded 23 players. That overload seemed temporary, but winter has revealed a very different scenario.

The arrival of Mateu Alemany as Director of Professional Male Football activated a change in mentality. Less quantity, more quality, and a greater focus on the club's academy.

Diego Simeone and the new plan of Atlético de Madrid

Simeone himself took on the discourse. Decrease the squad but raise the competitive level. The issue, as reported by the newspaper AS, is that January progresses and the departures have not been immediately replaced. Carlos Martín, Javi Galán, and Raspadori were barely rotating, but they were available. Gallagher, on the other hand, was a regular presence off the bench.

Together, they provided real alternatives to sustain long matches. Today, none of them are available. The injuries to Nico González and Lenglet exacerbated the situation further. The result is an Atlético de Madrid with only 18 players available. An alarming number for a team competing in LaLiga, Champions, and the Copa.

Alemany defended the operations based on playing time analysis. He believes that, except for Gallagher, the rest contributed little in terms of actual participation. Simeone sees it differently. During a press conference, he recalled that, even if they played little, they were solutions for any unforeseen circumstances during the season.

Diego Simeone demands immediate answers in LaLiga

The coach was direct. He needs signings, especially in midfield, where Gallagher's departure has left a noticeable functional gap. Currently, only Cardoso, Koke, and Barrios occupy their natural roles. Llorente and Baena are makeshift options, useful but not specialists for such a demanding season.

The name of Ederson is back in the spotlight. Quality, experience, and European pedigree. However, Atalanta will not facilitate his departure during the season. Koné or Neves are seen as alternatives, although no deal seems straightforward. The winter market always penalizes the needy buyer.

In attack, Kang-in Lee is the favorite. Alemany traveled to Paris, but PSG prefers to renew his contract. Fernández-Pardo is also of interest, but there have been no developments.

Atlético de Madrid, completed sales and accepted risks

The departures yielded significant income. Gallagher and Raspadori brought in over 60 million. Economically, these were well-executed transactions. However, Simeone looks at the short term. In LaLiga, every point matters, and the margin for error decreases when the squad falls short.

Moreover, any new signing would not be eligible for the Champions League until after the group stage. They would only compete in the league to adapt. The left-back situation is on hold. Ruggeri is the only natural option. Hancko could fill in, but he is more comfortable playing in central defense.

Simeone is aware of this and prioritizes the midfield. It is where the team's pace, pressure, and ability to sustain demanding matches are determined. January is coming to an end, and time is running out. Clubs demand high fees, and Atlético de Madrid needs improvement now. The coach's message is clear. Diego Simeone expects the market to progress as discussed and demands reinforcements to compete without excuses.

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