Atletico Madrid, Simeone: "Vrsaljko is doing fine. If it were up to me, I would not want any of my players to leave."

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone had some thoughts after the team's 1-0 win against Alaves regarding Sime Vrsaljko, the 25-year-old Croatian fullback. Quoted on Atletico's official website, the comments on his transfer status from the coach: "He has not played for some time... now his consistency is better. He had two decisive assists in the last two matches, he's alright. As long as he is here he is mine. If it were up to me, I would not want anyone to leave."