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#5 Midfielders can dominate most teams
Diego Simeone sets up his Atletico side to be tough to beat, and the hard-working and compact tactics employed by him have reaped rich dividends over the years.
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A key ingredient to make his 4-4-2 formation and his tactics work is the midfield, comprising mostly of Thomas Partey, and two of Atletico Madrid's youth products, Saul and Koke.
Partey is an all-action midfielder, who can move from one box to another in no time and can get stuck in a tackle, while Saul and Koke can pick a pass and play in multiple positions.
The trio can dominate most opposition midfields on their day and if they can stay fit and keep their form, Atletico could have a successful season.
The signings of players like Lemar and Martins means that they will have more options to pass to, while manager Simeone has an embarrassment of riches in midfield, which also includes new Atletico signing, Rodri, who can play in the base of the midfield but also has a keen eye for a pass.
