Diego Pablo Simeone He attended the media in the Atlético-Huesca de Liga preview, and minutes after the official announcement that Atlético was leaving the Superliga. The coach also spoke of various names of his team: João, Carrasco, Suárez …
Yesterday there was a meeting with Gil Marín …
Entering what he told us is not the case, but we saw doubts about this situation and what later happened, last night, when the clubs began to leave the Super League. A little in communion with what I had after the last game, I understood that the club was going to decide what was best for the club. It is a good look at our people and the athletic family, employees, players, president …
The statement explains that “it satisfies the squad and the players” …
Understand what I commented before. I was clear, concrete and authentic. There is nothing to hide. I was one of the first to be consulted after the match and I said that I absolutely trusted the club because I was going to say the best for the club. We understand that this situation is good for everyone.
Was he in favor of the Super League?
They have known me for a long time, I do not like demagoguery and take advantage of situations to strengthen myself from something. What I think I tell the people I have to talk to. I do not like to express myself here trying to more or less like those who listen to me.
Do you think this will change anything?
Faced with seismic movements like this, something is going to change. Sure. I do not have any doubt. For the best, don't get it wrong. When there are movements, the parties will have to get closer and find what everyone wants or wanted before.
To what extent does football belong to the public and the fans?
What you think is fair. We all belong to football. Before being footballers and coaches, we are fans.
Are you worried that the Super League could distract your team from the games to come?
I do not believe it. Huesca, with Pacheta, is doing very well, competing brilliantly. In all the games he has had a very defined style, very well transmitted by his coach and he is responding well. Competitive matches, with options to win in all of them, have come out of a difficult situation and they will continue like this. A tough opponent.
How is Luis Suárez? And João?
In principle Luis will not be for this game. He is recovering very well and we don't know if he will be in Bilbao (Sunday). João is making a huge effort to be there tomorrow and we will see if he can be there.
In what specific situation is João Félix?
He worked apart to have a greater load than the rest, who played on Sunday. Depending on how the training went, it will be available or not.
Which system convinces you the most of the used ones?
They are moments, characteristics of them footballers on the field. When we have Lemar, Joao, Suárez we can allow ourselves to play with three centrals because we delay Carrasco. When they are not there, we need to generate more football offensively with Carrasco, who has reached the goal zone in the last two games, it is no coincidence, and we retreated with Lodi, who did very well to count Eibar. When they are all, in reference to the game in front of us, we will search.
Who is the favorite to win the League?
I always think that the importance comes when there are five days left, everything is decided there. We are still seven away, we are four teams in a tight situation; Seville is very well, Madrid is competing, the other day without many footballers, and Barça has just won the Cup. It's nice, whoever deserves it wins.