JamDav1982
Senior Member
Good results but you really haven't been watching them if you say they've been consistently solid. They've looked more exposed on counters, their defenders are making more errors, and they don't have the same unity. To say Diego is responsible for conceding 9 is pretty deluded, and he doesn't impede anything in attack. They've had some great games (like vs Sociedad and us) but overall they look less assured defensively than before the winter break.
Atleti haven't ever been the side to score 4 goals each match but they usually are more secure at the back than they look now. Costa's dry spell played a big part as to why they haven't scored much and their defensive frailty is becoming more and more apparent.
Look right now. Is Diego the reason they've conceded 3! today vs Osasuna? If you believe that then wow, it's pretty damn hilarious. If not then it's just another case of you stringing along a useless argument to hide the fact that your claim is wrong.
Since the turn of the year.
Without Diego -
Knocked Valencia out of Cup drawing away, winning at home.
Knocked Bilbao out of Cup beating them home and away.
Played 5 league games, winning 3 and drawing 2 (one draw against Barca).
Beat AC Milan 1-0 away in CL.
WITH DIEGO starting -
Defeated 3-0 by Real Madrid away
Defeated 2-0 by Real Madrid at home.
Defeated 2-0 away to Almeria
Currently 3-0 down at half time away to Osasuna.