True Stars Embrace Their Roles: Simeone Praises Koke and Griezmann After Valencia Victory

The head coach of Madrid’s Atlético, **Diego Simeone**, commented on his players **Koke** and **Antoine Griezmann** after the 16th-round match of the Spanish La Liga against Valencia, which ended 2-1 in favor of his team.

«Recently, the three of us had a lengthy discussion. Koke has spent a lot of time on the field this season, while Antoine is starting fewer matches. It’s not easy for a player who has been a club legend. It’s difficult to find him a spot in the starting lineup. However, I wanted to emphasize to him how valuable he is, regardless of whether he is on the pitch. He is a top-class player, and when he enjoys playing, he brings joy to the entire team as well. Their humility does not surprise me. True stars don’t create issues; they know their place. They understand that time has passed, and they accept their roles within the team. They are aware of their positions and want to play. Today, we secured the win thanks to goals from Koke and Griezmann,” Simeone’s words were reported by Marca.