Galan struggled against Rodrygo and Yamal in recent weeks Galan struggled against Rodrygo and Yamal in recent weeks Diego Simeone insists he has "no doubt" about Javi Galan's abilityelkpg777, after the Atletico Madrid full-back's struggles in recent weeks. (More Football News)
Galan struggled against Rodrygo during Atletico's 2-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the opening leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
The 30-year-old was also unconvincing against Barcelona's Lamine Yamal when the sides played out an entertaining 4-4 draw in their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg.
But Simeone, who has generally preferred Galan to Reinildo at left-back this season, leapt to his player's defence.
"Javi is giving his all, I have no doubt," Simeone told reporters ahead of Sunday's LaLiga trip to Getafe. "We are getting the best out of him, and he is helping us a lot. We need the best version of him.
"The other day, he suffered with Rodrygo, as most left-backs suffer. He suffered with Lamine,89vip yes, as most full-backs suffer. We know his condition, his commitment and we need him.
"I consider what I'm doing. Javi is getting more minutes because it's good for us as a team. We already know Reinildo's defensive strengths, we have used him in some short spells."
The Spaniard completed the thrilling turnaround in style, saving three of the four break points he faced to hand Team Europe their first win at the tournament since 2021.
Atletico, who trails LaLiga leaders Barca by a single point, will be looking to return to the summit with victory over Getafe - a team they have already beaten twice this season.
m.brilhante2025pg"It's clear that these will be different games to the ones we've played at the Metropolitano; they have an important strength at home," Simeone added.
"They have improved a lot in attack. They have always controlled their intensity with their coach. We'll have to take the game where we can hurt them."
❝Getafe have an important strength at home. They have improved a lot in attack and have always managed the intensity that their coach proposes. I imagine a tough match❞.— Simeone pic.twitter.com/qwkMr6cOUzelkpg777
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) March 8, 2025
