Giuliano Simeone: “We’re supporting Julián, he’s getting better”

Giuliano Simeone is one of the 16 Atlético de Madrid players who will compete with their national teams over the coming weeks. The Argentine arrived in Buenos Aires this Tuesday after a major Madrid derby on Sunday, where he was a standout: he forced a sending-off, helped win the penalty for the 1-0 and also provided the assist for the second goal, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.

At the airport, he briefly spoke to the media and covered several topics, including how he views the next steps for Argentina. He also commented on his mindset: “I’m happy, I always give my best, as I do at any moment, always trying to give the hundred percent,” he said.

Words about Julián

His most notable message was about Julián Álvarez: “I see Juli in a very good way, he’s getting better every time. We’re with him, he’s an incredible player and we’re supporting him, because he’s an incredible player.” It’s a clear vote of confidence for the forward following the impact Simeone had in the derby.

Messi’s farewell and Scaloni

Giuliano also addressed the farewell of Messi from the national team, saying Argentina will have to keep pushing and follow the same principles. “We’re going to have to keep going; he taught us the path of always fighting, of not lowering our arms. We’ll keep fighting,” he added.

Finally, he weighed in on whether Lionel Scaloni should remain as coach: “I hope he stays, because he’s a very good coach,” Mundo Deportivo reports, in a week shaped by Messi’s send-off and by the departure of several internationals.