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Sorloth has scored eight goals in 18 league games for Atleti since arriving from Villarreal, although he was benched when it went top of LaLiga by beating Osasuna 1-0 this week.

He had scored in back-to-back league matches before that game, including a 96th-minute winner in a 2-1 victory at Barcelona and the only goal against Getafe.

"They all know where they are, it's about the collective and not the individual, and another important thing is the quality of minutes played," Simeone said as he previewed Thursday's (AEDT) Copa del Rey tie at Elche.

"Every time Sorloth came on from the bench, he was phenomenal, and when he started, he helped us.

"He is giving what we expected from him, and we hope he gives more."

Simeone confirmed defender Clement Lenglet will likely miss the clash with second-tier Elche, where he expects his senior players to take the lead.

He said: "There's Koke, Cesar Azpilicueta, Axel Witsel and [Antoine] Griezmann too, and having them around is priceless for a coach.

"They train as if they were kids just starting out, and that energy rubs off on their team-mates.

"We work by talking openly, being honest about our needs, and recognising their importance to the team. I have no doubt they are ready to compete."

Simeone, who has been managing Atleti for 14 years and has guided it to two LaLiga titles and two UEFA Europa League crowns, has overseen a new club-record winning streak of 14 games.

He downplayed his achievements as he said: "I don't live off praise or criticism. I know my worth as a coach and the common goal I share with the players.

"When I find people who are compatible, like the four players I mentioned, that's true happiness for me."

Atleti visits Leganes in LaLiga three days after the trip to Elche and then hosts Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League on 22 January (AEDT).