Midfield: Mount, Jorginho, Kovacic, Kante, Werner
This is where Simeone’s tactic becomes interesting.
Despite having Joao Felix, Antoine Griezmann, Luis Suarez and Matheus Cunha at his disposal, the Argentine opted to use them as wingers in the hope of keeping their shape to nullify City.
The players in that role would be Mason Mount and Timo Werner; two brilliant attacking players who are also noted for their work-rate and ability on the ball should they find a gap to counter attack.
In the middle, Simeone loves sturdy players who offer teams no way of breaking between the lines to break his team down.
N’Golo Kante and Jorginho would act in that role, defensively minded with the ability to break forward if needed.
And Mateo Kovacic would act as the link between defence and midfield in terms of keeping the ball.
