“When I decided that I had to leave Madrid, the option of Atlético appeared, I liked it a lot and I practically had no doubts. I had always liked the way of working here, of experiencing football and I was able to come,” he explains to El Mundo.
It is a thorny issue, that of the white team and even more so after the last derby played at the Cívitas Metropolitano with a red and white victory. An electric duel, but one that leaves wounded hearts on the Merengue shore. “It's a game that matters a lot to the fans and to us,” says the player and disdains the few fans who don't forget their white past. “There are some left, but it doesn't worry me” and he appreciates the “respect and affection” with the who have always treated me.
So, with the feeling that there is appreciation for both hobbies, would you consider retracing that path? “I don't think the chance will arise, I'm very happy here.”. It doesn't even cross my mind not to return, but to leave. I don't think that will happen, come on, impossible,” responds the son of Paco Llorente, grandson of Ramón Grosso and great-nephew of Paco Gento, among other Madrid myths.
The team has managed to make us forget the bad result in Valencia. Real Madrid and Osasuna have succumbed to the red-and-white morale and drive and today Cádiz, one of Atlético de Madrid's favorite victims, awaits.
It is, of the entire First Division, the team with the best winning percentage, 63% (19 wins, five draws and only six losses). So, playing at home, a stronghold since last season with 11 consecutive victories, the game looks good for Simeone's team.
However, the Argentine coach will have to put together a puzzle in two of the red and white lines. The forward line, after Morata's expulsion in the game against Osasuna and the recent injuries to Memphis and Correa, is a piece of land. But the center of the field is another.
Llorente at one point in the interview. The midfield is the line most affected by losses, what happens? If I knew it would never happen to me. They are circumstances of life and football, it is something that can happen. It's a screwed up situation that you have to adapt to..
However, you seem very strong. Do you do specific training? Just to try to correct weaknesses, with so many games it is difficult to train outside. In the end, with the club we already do a great job and it is about correcting problems that we all have, some with the abductors, others with the ischia…. Anything we can improve.
Do you also continue with 'the paleo diet' that you made so famous? Yes, I continue with that, but I don't like to call it that, because it is very old, I prefer to call it a lifestyle. I like it, I follow it and I will follow it all my life. What do you like outside of football? I love going to dinner with my partner and my friends. I love food and trying new things and I think that is what I dedicate the most free time to..
And sports? Surely basketball…A little of everything. Yes, it is true that if football already leaves you little room…. like to start doing sports, although in summer I take advantage of the fact that I have more free time and there is no competition to play paddle tennis or golf. I played basketball a lot when I was little, but I'm more into sports where you move a little less, like paddle tennis or golf..
You are recently married to an influencer, do you like social networks? Without further ado. For her I think it is a work tool and to show a little what it is like.. I use the networks less and less, as we get older (laughs). I think that used well, they are a very good tool to show the world what you want. If I weren't a footballer, what would I be? Well, a job or, I don't know, something related probably not to football, but to sport.