Trippier is the face of a new era LaLiga Registered his first assist and was praised by Simeone

One of the biggest stories of Sunday evening's victory over Getafe, beyond the star factor provided by Joao Felix, was the performance of Kieran Trippier.

The Englishman has adapted to Atletico's right-back position like a glove, providing a perfect fit just like his crosses are for Alvaro Morata.

It was one of those crosses that led to the winning goal of the game as the Spaniard applied the finishing touch with his head.

After the match, Diego Simeone paid tribute to his summer signing: "He was good and that meant that it was a good game. Although Trippier showed good signs in pre-season, it's not the same in pre-season as in LaLiga."

Already, Juanfran seems to have been consigned to the past, despite his reputation as a club legend, with the move for Trippier already seeming an upgrade with the Spaniard now at Sao Paulo.

Simeone can count on Trippier's experience and stamina, something he has always wanted, who can get back to defend as well as attack.

His crossing is almost akin to his idol, David Beckham, and you could tell as he delivered the cross for Morata on Sunday evening which was his first assist in his debut game.

Given his performances in training and in friendlies, it was a matter of time until his first assist.

Last season, he provided five assists, one more than Santiago Arias and Juanfran combined.

In 114 matches for Tottenham, he provided 24 assists, though the initial signs suggest he could surpass those numbers for Atletico.