Kostis, the debut of the centre-back that convinces Simeone

In the last moments, facing the siege of Feyenoord, Simeone had to get resources. with Jimenez, Savic, Reineldo and Soyuncu are outAs the top three will form the most reliable line in defence, Atletico stick with what they have. Azpilicueta, Witsel and Hermoso, There is no more… in the first template.

In cases of need, the Academy is ready. Atleti B team promoted to Primera RFEF, The third category of Spanish football represents an increase in the competitiveness of the second team. Strong and experienced competitors and tough matches. As for the centre-back, Simeone is clear about his favourite. Elias Kostis (27 February 2003) adds his eight calls to the first team this season. Born in Thessaloniki, Greece, he is an international with Cyprus’ youth teams up to U21 level and had a debut he will never forget.

Although it was practically a testament, in extra time and without actually touching the ball, Costes made his debut for Atletico in the Champions League, at Civitas Metropolitano and Close win over Feyenoord. The Dutch team settled in the ranked area, and Wellenreuther, the visiting goalkeeper, spent the last five minutes near Oblak. Cholo placed 188 cm behind Kostis in an attempt to protect himself. The 43rd player makes his debut under the Argentine coach.

Great aerial play and passing the ball very accurately with his left foot. Kostis is a key starting piece playing out from the back for Thivenite, with great long movement and line-breaking ability. Although he is not a fast centre-back, one of his weaknesses is extreme speed. He knows how to position himself and command from the back. Pairing him with Marco Moreno provides tremendous character and strength from the top. Last session Pablo Barrios responded to Simeone’s call Facing losses in the middle and proving himself as one of the great talents of the future and present. Now the injuries are concentrated in defense and it is Kostis’ turn.

“He’s growing a little bit, I liked his work in pre-season. Now we have more spare parts in the face of odds like tomorrow, where there are no Witsel and Jimenez.“, admitted Simeone before the start of the league. Since then the absences have continued. And Kostis is always in the plans. With his debut in the Champions League, there are now 43 players to debut with Simeone. Saul, Kader, Oliver Torres, Dani Aquino, Carlos Ramos, Hector Hernandez, Lucas Hernandez, Keita, Ivan Perez, Nacho Monsalve, Thomas, Caio Henrique, Robert Nunez, Juan Moreno, Roberto Olabi, Kedi, Sergi Gonzalez, Tony Moya, Antonio . Montoro, Carlos Isaac, Aruna Sane, Borja Garces, Solano, Joaquin Muñoz, Victor Mollejo, Montero, Camilo, Rodrigo Riquelme, Dario Poveda, Manu Sanchez, Oscar Clemente, German Valera, Sanabria, Rijkaard, San Roman, Mario Soriano, Carlos Martin . Javi Serrano, Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Albert Moreno and Antonio Gomez They were the former.