GIULIANO SIMEONE might be the reply to his father’s striker disaster at Atletico Madrid following some spectacular shows in pre-season.

Atletico supervisor Diego Simeone is on the lookout for a centre-forward that may play as back-up to star man Luis Suarez with the likes of Joao Felix and Angel Correa failing to persuade final season.

Atletico Madrid ace Giuliano Simeone is shining vivid throughout pre-seasonCredit score: Getty

The Argentine boss’ son Giuliano, although, has stood out in Atleti’s first two friendlies towards Numancia and Purple Bull Salzburg as he participated in each objectives scored.

The winger, who may also play at No9, helped arrange Mario Soriano’s opener on his senior debut throughout final week’s 1-1 attract Soria, which the guests gained on penalties.

The 18-year-old then scored for the Spanish champions towards Salzburg on the the Purple Bull Area on Wednesday.

Nonetheless, his purpose was overruled by VAR as he was caught offside and so Atletico misplaced 1-0.

However, Giuliano continues to point out progress and is incomes his father’s belief forward of a demanding season.

It’s no secret that the LaLiga giants want to strengthen in assault and that’s the reason they tried to deliver Antoine Griezmann again to the Wanda Metropolitano.

Simeone insists there was no nepotism concerned in his son’s promotion to the senior squad.

Quite the opposite, the 51-year-old head coach has said that he earned his option to his plans for the upcoming marketing campaign.

In truth, the Atleti chief did not rule out a possible return to the reserve workforce.

Simeone just lately advised AS: “His progress comes from the minor classes, from youth to Atleti B and that was not managed by me.

“The expansion speaks to what the coaches labored with him. We have now determined that he ought to be part of us, he’s nonetheless small, however he has essential issues to enhance and show.

“Time will inform if he stays with us or stays at B or wherever the membership decides.”

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