Simeone wants more than an XI LaLiga Santander - Atletico Madrid Thomas and Correa were not starters

If there is something that Diego Simeone has sought since he arrived back at Atletico in December 2011, it's having his entire squad switched on at all times.

That is a feature that has characterised the rojiblancos for years now.

Starters or substitutes, all must be one hundred percent focused at any time so that when the coach requires them, they're raring to go.

Filipe Luis was one to get the nod in the Madrid derby, but the subbing on of Thomas Partey reinforces Simeone's idea.

The Ghanaian was not part of the game, but as in the European Super Cup, the midfielder came on for one of the strikers.

If in Tallinn it was for Antoine Griezmann, who had just returned from a holiday after the World Cup; at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, it was for Diego Costa.

The point is that once again the No. 5 waited for his chance from the bank of substitutes, knowing that the competition, even more so in midfield, is high, and for that reason, performing at every opportunity is his line of work.

Correa was not a starter at the Bernabeu either, but he also had his minutes.

The Argentinian was once again fighting for every ball, involved in every move.

Simeone knows that his compatriot is a player who is always ready to perform.

Thomas and Correa may well present themselves as the face of this situation, because there are those who are still waiting for their opportunity right now.

Players like Vitolo or Gelson are not having the presence that could be expected of them for example.

But when the time comes, just like their peers, Cholo will expect them to be ready.