Diego Simeone backs Atletico Madrid to improve

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has insisted that his side can improve upon their recent success this season.

The club secured a third-place finish in La Liga during the last campaign, having won the league title the previous year.

They have made a number of changes to their playing squad during the summer, but Simeone believes that they still have the quality needed to enjoy a fruitful season.

"We know [Luciano] Vietto, [Angel] Correa, [Yannick] Carrasco and Oliver [Torres] can greatly improve the team," he told reporters.

"We still have to improve a lot, especially from a tactical perspective, but the players will never lose their talent. This talent is necessary for winning games."

Atletico will begin their new La Liga season with a home clash against Las Palmas on August 22.