Koke talks about impact of Barcelona links on Griezmann

Koke talks about impact of Barcelona links on Griezmann

Koke disputa el balón a Andrés Iniesta en el Atlético-Barça de la Liga 2017/18
Koke disputa el balón a Andrés Iniesta en el Atlético-Barça de la Liga 2017/18 | EFE

Koke says the Frenchman is committed to Atletico Madrid

The midfielder spoke about the upcoming derby clash with Real Madrid too

Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke says that Real Madrid "will give everything" to beat their rivals on Saturday as the capital clubs clash in a derby. 

"I expect the best Madrid. Lately we haven't seen them at their best, but they have great players and they'll always give their best," said Koke.

"I expect a Madrid that will give everything, above all because the game is a derby, they will come with a lot of desire.

"I feel well (after injury), the international break was good for me," said Koke who can now "arrive strongly for the rest of the season". 

Of Barcelona, he said "they're a bit far away now, but there's a lot of the season to go, I prefer to do things well, win on Saturday and look onwards and upwards". 

He said Griezmann was "committed" to the club, despite the links to Barcelona. "Antoine could have left last season, he hasn't left, I think he feels comfortable here," said Koke.

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