Nico González: Atlético’s Dream Debutant Targets Liverpool – KopTalk

Atlético Madrid’s new signing Nico González has wasted no time making an influence. The 27-year-old Argentine, introduced in on mortgage from Juventus with an obligation to purchase set at round €32–35 million if sure situations are met, scored on his debut towards Villarreal and immediately gained over the followers.

“It was the dream debut,” he mentioned afterwards. “I’m very proud of the objective, however above all with the victory.”

González additionally credited Diego Simeone’s belief for his on the spot confidence. “Simeone gave me his confidence and I attempted to place it on the pitch. I do know what I’m able to and I’ll all the time give all the things.”

Consideration now turns to the Champions League and a frightening opener towards Liverpool at Anfield. However González insists there isn’t any concern. “We all know the sort of gamers Liverpool have and we all know they play in what many name the most effective league on this planet, the Premier League. However no, it doesn’t intimidate us. On the pitch it’s 11 versus 11. Something can occur in 90 minutes as soon as the whistle blows. Now we have to offer all the things, depart our lives on the pitch, to deliver again a constructive consequence from Anfield.”

And whereas many are already speaking about titles, the Argentine is holding a cool head: “Now we have to take it daily, sport by sport. We will’t look too far forward. Proper now we simply must concentrate on Liverpool, then take into consideration the subsequent match. Step-by-step.”