The Cholo Doctrine: Simeone Overrules Mateu Alemany and Demands Reinforcements

After thrashing Mallorca, the Argentine manager was blunt regarding the winter market: 'We will look for what the team needs, because it needs it

Atlético de Madrid breathes a sigh of relief after a convincing victory over RCD Mallorca, but the real news broke in the press room. Diego Pablo Simeone didn’t just analyze the win; he staked his claim in response to Mateu Alemany’s recent comments. While the Sporting Director recently hinted at the possibility of a 'blank' January, 'El Cholo' was adamant: the team will enter the market no matter what to patch the cracks in the squad.

A Hard-Fought Win Disguised as a 3-0

Simeone was keen to emphasize the reality of what happened on the Metropolitano pitch. Despite the lopsided final score, the manager stressed that the match was far from a walk in the park. The celebration of the second goal with his assistant, Nelson Vivas, reflected that sense of relief:

"Anyone looking at the paper tomorrow will think it was a simple 3-0, but it wasn't," the Argentine warned. "We controlled Muriqi’s aerial power well, and the team looked to play football at every turn. That second goal gave us the necessary peace of mind after freshening up the XI with Marc, Robin, and Llorente.

The 'Tug-of-War' with the Front Office

The most compelling part of his press conference came when discussing the boardroom. When questioned about the transfer deadline and Alemany’s cautious stance, Simeone left no room for doubt: 'We will surely look for the players the team needs, because it needs them.'

With these words, the manager shuts down the idea of an austere transfer window and ramps up the pressure on the board to finalize signings that can offset the current squad's absences

Full Protection for Julián Álvarez

Beyond the transfer talk, 'Cholo' acted as a shield for Julián Álvarez. Even though 'The Spider' is still struggling to find the back of the net, his manager was full of praise for his tactical display:

'Julián played a fantastic match. Without a goal, but fantastic,' he stated. The coach called for patience regarding the former City man’s dry spell, reminding everyone that he is a 'game-changer' and that, to contend for major titles, Atlético needs him at his best. Additionally, he had high praise for Giménez, labeling him a key piece whenever he maintains his current competitive level.