Giménez Backs Giuliano: A Standout Colchonero in Argentina
José María Giménez, captain of Uruguay, highlighted Giuliano Simeone’s performance after the match against Argentina. Despite Uruguay’s defeat (0-1), Giménez praised Simeone’s first start with the Argentine national team, underlining his energy and good performance.
The Uruguayan defender, Simeone’s teammate at Atlético de Madrid, stated that he is not surprised by the young Argentinian’s level, given his daily commitment at the club. ‘If you see him every day at Atlético, how he plays there, it shouldn’t surprise you that he starts for Argentina,’ Giménez commented. The match, marked by rivalry and moments of tension, stayed on the field according to Giménez, who added, ‘We are hot-blooded players, the game got a little heated at times, but everything stays on the field.’ Giménez acknowledged the difficulty of the match and congratulated Argentina on their decisive goal, concluding that the match ‘was decided by details’ and that now it’s time to focus on the next challenge.
