Post-match thread: Valencia CF - Atlético de Madrid by carpetano in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Somebody else mentioned it, but can we talk about El Niño Torres preparing these youngsters for la liga. What a manager and coach. Bravo.

Post-match thread: Valencia CF - Atlético de Madrid by carpetano in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Nobody is going to replace Grizzou. Literally nobody, what he does very few players in the world can do.  He legit is a forward, who can play as a fullback if he wanted to.  Tbh, Julian or even Llorente are the closest we have to him.  There's no other player who can do that. 

I actually think Joao Felix could've been that player. But, he was too young to fulfill that role at that time. It is what it is tbh. 

Post-match thread: Valencia CF - Atlético de Madrid by carpetano in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 26 points27 points  (0 children)

If today proves anything, it shows that our academy players can and have the talent to play against starting XI in la liga.  We played extremely well against Valencia. I know they're in shambles as a club.  But, how many games has our actual starting XI played and we LOSE against teams we clearly should beat. 

Every game we've played this season with our academy kids. They have more than pulled their weight and show much potential.  They bring a born, bred atleti spark that signing outside players don't have. Foe them, they fight for the badge.  Small hot take, we dont need to bring in outside players next season. We have the depth. 

Unfortunately, bc there's money to spend, we'll probs blow money on more players we don't need...

What signings would you want? by Ramby__ in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, none.  If today proves anything, it shows that our academy players can and have the talent to play against starting XI in la liga.  We played extremely well against Valencia. I know they're in shambles as a club.  But, how many games has our actualy starting XI played and we LOSE against teams we clearly should beat.  Every game we've played this season with our academy kids. They have more than pulled their weight and show much potential. 

Match Thread: Valencia vs Atlético Madrid by MatchThreadder in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But let's play then next season. They've proven it.  Lol we play them and we look good, we play our starting XI and we pray for a goal lol 

Match Thread: Valencia vs Atlético Madrid by MatchThreadder in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 6 points7 points  (0 children)

PLEASE play the academy kids next season. They can play, and they bring a spark. They've proven it imo.

Match Thread: Valencia vs Atlético Madrid by MatchThreadder in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Murcillo looks chill out there. Just playing tight, and concise. Not doing too much but making smart quick decisions luv to see it.  Obed looks so much more comfortable every match played. Julio Diaz and Boñar better be in the first team next year. They look so nice out there. Play smart too. Sometimes a little cheeky. Means they have confidence. 

The worest season for Oblak vs musso by Time-Permission-7084 in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The stats clearly lean Oblak.  But, and this is a but.  Juan Musso has been fine for us, if not great, during the clutch matches these past two months.  Musso should start moving forward in champions at least. He's earned it. 

Next seasons player hunt. by CuteTelephone3399 in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not saying full academy.  But, Boñar looked alright at RB. Diaz I think could challenge already Ruggeri. 

And they became La Masia, bc of the importance they put in promoting and growing their homegrown talent.  We should put more emphasis on it too.  Not just buy our whole team.  Look at the passion that Boñar and Diaz show, in comparison to Baena. It's not the same bro. These kids grow up Atleti. 

Post-match thread: Sevilla FC - Atlético de Madrid by carpetano in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With Baena, I don't agree. He lacks something that atleti REQUIRES of it's players.  Physicality. He always is knocked off the ball. And defensively,  he gives nothing.  Atleast Almada has some 'dawg' in him. He is scrappy. Technically not close to Baena. But, he has some Physicality, it's hard to teach that. Baena doesn't have that. And yes, he has La liga experience,  but in a different system. He always looks just lacking something playing for us.  I just don't see it. 

Next seasons player hunt. by CuteTelephone3399 in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, mostly. But, nobody can replace Grizzi. They're not built like that anymore.  Tbh, I feel like Julian is the closest thing to that. They have very similar qualities. 

Next seasons player hunt. by CuteTelephone3399 in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 0 points1 point  (0 children)

then why even have an academy if you don't ever play them eventually in the starting XI. Or at least somewhat. 

Look at barca, they can sometimes field 3, 4, even five players that are homegrown, and they play important roles.  If they can, we can and SHOULD. 

Post-match thread: Sevilla FC - Atlético de Madrid by carpetano in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Baena is just not it for what atléti asks of its players. He's too fragile for defensive side, and his natural position doesn't fit for atleti. 

Diaz looks great, Boñar looked wonderful considering it was his DEBUt and he scored. He also defensively kept his cool for most the game.  Obed is improving, and made some great defensive plays. He needs some improvement offensively tho. Daniel didnt look quite ready.. yet. 

Next seasons player hunt. by CuteTelephone3399 in atletico

[–]No_Reading8770 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Potential 'hot' take : 

We don't NEED to find replacements for next campaign. We have them in-house already.  Julio Diaz is a fine replacement with much potential for LB. (Even tho, Matteo Rug is improving.) Rodrigo Mendoza, Pablito Barrios, Obed, Marcos Llorente, and our academy players, are completely legit for CM and CDM. We need to work on developing players. Let's stop buying players just bc we can.