Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has right now moved to disclose his appreciation for a number one member of the attacking ranks at Barcelona.
The participant in query? Raphinha.
Large-man Raphinha, for his half, is in fact within the midst of nothing in need of a spectacular begin to the brand new marketing campaign.
All advised, in 24 appearances throughout all competitions thus far, the Brazilian worldwide has instantly contributed to 27 objectives.
Barcelona, in flip, can be hopeful of such excellence on the a part of their wing wizard persevering with on Saturday night time, after they shut out the membership’s pre-Christmas fixture checklist in a gathering with the aforementioned Atlético Madrid.
And one particular person on the Atléti aspect of issues who’s beneath no illusions in the case of Raphinha’s means to wreak havoc comes within the type of Diego Simeone.
Talking on the eve of tomorrow’s top-of-the-table La Liga conflict, tactician Simeone revealed his take that:
“Barcelona play very nicely and Raphinha is among the finest gamers in La Liga.”
Conor Laird – GSFN