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VIE 11.12.2015
He is one of the rising stars of the Andalusian team. His speed and audacity are a constant threat in a side who despite losing to Atlético de Madrid, drew against Málaga CF and defeated Athletic Club. The skillful Venezuelan striker has yet to score but he could play a major role in the crucial match against Levante UD.
Tiago’s injury has left an important gap to fill in the “Rojiblanco’s” midfield. Saul Ñíguez has been used in the Portuguese midfielder’s absence and he has responded with some impressive performances. His feisty character and eye for goal are making him an integral part of Diego Pablo Simeone’s plans.
40' | 0-1 | Three-way play between @Koke6, @LucianoVietto and @Saulniguez, who finishes. Let's go, team! #GoAtleti pic.twitter.com/OGcR3ZETxo
— Atleti English (@atletienglish) December 8, 2015
He has started the season in great form. The player from Yurre is a fixture in Ernesto Valverde’s starting lineups and is the man pulling the strings at the heart of the Basque team. Inventive in attack and tireless in defence, he’s a great all-rounder, and he’s particularly dangerous at set pieces.
He was the difference in the match against Levante. He was thrown on when his side were losing 1-0 and immediately lifted the players around him. He helped to finish off a counter-attack that levelled the scores in the second half. Moreno has a great understanding with Felipe Caicedo and that connection and makes him one of the players to watch this weekend.
The Asturian has scored three times in the Liga BBVA, but the midfielder offers far more than just goals for this season’s surprise performers. His contribution on the left wing, providing crosses for the likes of Borja Bastón and Sergi Enrich, has not gone unnoticed and Jose Luis Mendilibar has used him in every match so far.
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