A few days ago, Giuliano Simone was a guest on Ser Radio’s El Larguero" program, the Atletico Madrid forward talked about the current situation of Atletico Madrid, his experience from picking up a ball boy to playing for the first team, and his feelings as the son of the head coach...

■A good start to the personal season

Juliano Simeone said: "I have always gone all out to show my best state for Atletico Madrid. What I care more about is the current performance of the team."

■Can Atletico Madrid be among the top five in Europe?

"We have made great progress at the overall level. We are moving forward according to the steps we should take."

■Greater progress

"At Atletico Madrid, they will train you to be 100%. Playing with high-level players will make you improve a lot. These two "The first time I went to the Calderon Stadium was when I was 8 years old. I watched them train and imitated their moves. It felt very far away from me when I saw these stars so close." ■As a ball boy

"I have been a ball boy for several games, and I felt that the pace of the game was exaggeratedly fast. I was thinking: 'Imagine one day I can play football on the court.'"

■My father is a coach

"We respect the coach-player level very much. Relationship. When I step into the training base, I will focus on executing the coach's requirements. When I leave there, he is my father. I understand my father's requirements and I know that if I want to stay in the team, I have to give more than 100%."

■Talk about football

"This is inevitable. We have a family WhatsApp group where we discuss it."

■Prove yourself

"Every season I will focus more on my body, mind and skills. I will continue to improve my skills and become a better player and a better person. I will always work hard to reach my best state."

■ Are you angry about being said to be "relying on your father"

"I have never read these comments when I was a child. When I was 12 or 14 years old, I thought about it a lot at first, but after hearing it more, I got used to it... I played football because I loved it, and I gave it my all. "

■Whether it's a slap in the face

"I don't know if it's a slap in the face. Keep yourself away from outside voices and focus on improving every day. "

■Aspects that need improvement

"Technology, shooting, finishing ability...many aspects of the game."

■Do you review your own games

"I watch every game, but not. I'll watch it with my dad. It's a way of learning. Sometimes I go home and say: 'I played really well today! ' and watch the game... (laughing)"

■Contract extension

"I'm very happy to be at Atletico and I hope to be here for many years. "

■The meaning of playing for Atletico Madrid:

"For me, playing for Atletico Madrid is a dream come true. I watched Atletico Madrid games when I was in Argentina. It is a dream-like experience to experience this here."

■ The story behind Giuliano

"I am a very hard-working person who pays great attention to self-management. I want to improve speed, muscle mass, as well as diet and rest."

■Talk about Marcos Llorente

"His physical condition is amazing. His diet Good, good work and rest, very self-disciplined..."

■Father's criticism

"When he criticizes me like other players, I will immediately restrain myself. I also have a natural reaction. As long as he starts talking about tactical requirements, I will forget that he is my father. He just wants to get better. He criticizes me to correct problems like other players."

■ Simeone as a coach

"He is a very demanding coach who will squeeze the limits of his players in every detail. He is very devoted to his players. "

■Simone as a father

"Like any father in a family, he will do his best to take care of his children and keep them moving forward in life. "

■ What is Simeone like at home.

"I haven't lived with him for a long time. But when we lived together before, for example, during meals and breakfasts, he would watch videos on his iPad. Then he would use cups, knives and forks, and orange juice to set up tactical formations. I thought to myself: It's only eight o'clock in the morning, and we are having breakfast... (laughing)"

■Working with idols

"From the day I came to the team, they have been very friendly. No one treats me as a 'coach's son', but as a player who joins the team. I have a particularly good relationship with Griezmann, Koke and several Argentine players."