Saul has absolutely everything, insists Simeone

Diego Simeone has heaped praise on Saul Niguez, believing the Atletico Madrid midfielder is capable of filling the void created by the extended absence of Tiago Mendes.

Starting his second successive match for Atletico, Saul scored the winning goal in the 2-1 Copa del Rey victory over Reus Deportiu in midweek.

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