Koke, the role change at Atlético de Madrid and what Simeone expects from him
Atlético de Madrid is currently experiencing its best moment in years, with the second-best winning streak in the club’s history. However, a key player like Koke Resurrección has seen a change in his role in the team.
Although he remains the player with the most minutes in Simeone’s history as a coach, with 49,529 minutes in 14 seasons, he has recently ceased to be an undisputed starter. The Cholo is betting on a midfield with Barrios, De Paul, Gallagher and Giuliano, and Koke is no longer indisputable.
In the last five games, he was only a starter in one, against Cacereño. Simeone understands that Koke remains one of the most important players in the squad, perhaps from another role. ‘We need his hierarchy, also within the locker room, because he is our captain,’ Simeone stated.
