Marcos Llorente Names Baena as Griezmann Replacement, Sets Coaching Preferences

Marcos Llorente told Partidazo de la Cadena Cope that he sees Baena as a possible replacement for Antoine Griezmann at Atlético Madrid, and he outlined his preferences regarding future coaches. He highlighted that Baena could step into the role currently occupied by Griezmann, indicating the club's potential options for the attacking position. Llorente also expressed that he is very satisfied with Diego Simeone, describing the current coach as someone he is happy with. He added that if Simeone were to leave tomorrow, his preferred successor would be Luis Enrique. Conversely, Llorente said that if Marcelino García Toral were appointed as coach, he would choose to leave the club. The remarks underline Llorente's view on both the squad's future and the importance of the coaching staff for his continued stay at Atlético Madrid.