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'You Don't Win With Names' – Simeone Waiting For Real Results From New-Look Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid have excited many with their close-season recruitment but boss Diego Simeone is not getting carried away.
Diego Simeone insists his expensively assembled squad must perform the pitch to earn comparisons with former Atletico Madrid sides.
Atletico have undergone a significant transformation since finishing 11 points behind LaLiga champions Barcelona last season.
Antoine Griezmann, Diego Godin, Filipe Luis, Lucas Hernandez and midfielder Rodri, Manchester City's new record signing, have all left the Wanda Metropolitano.
The level of investment, which has brought eight new additions in total, has prompted conjecture about whether the squad could be the strongest assembled under Simeone.
"It's not fair to talk about a team that is yet to start competing," Simeone said.
"We think about now, which is to improve in training, in matches, for each player to fulfil his function.
"When the season ends we will be able to say if this is the best squad or not. You don't win with names. You win with performance and with players who interpret what the team needs."