MADRID, 29 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The coach of Atlético de Madrid, Diego Pablo Simeone, has admitted that he and his pupils are “happy” for moving directly to the round of 16 of the Champions League, but clarifying that it was “the work” they had “to do “, Rebufo from his triumph 1-4 against FC Red Bull Salzburg on day 8 of the league.
“We have entered a nice place, which is fifth. Who will touch us, surely strong teams, “said the ‘Cholo’ Simeone this Wednesday to the Movistar Plus+microphones.
In addition, the ‘Cholo’ acknowledged feeling cheerful “of how the team played the game” at Red Bull Arena. “I think he didn’t think about anything other than he came to look. He went out for the game, immediately had a very high pace, for 25 to 30 minutes where he was much superior and had a lot of forcefulness in each attack. There he headed it,” he argued In this regard.
“I am leaving with that positive image of the team. Then the changes gave more energy to the team, they came good to continue regenerating the whole team and have them all soon. Because, of course, there are a lot of games and obviously we need to be strong “He warned about the loaded schedule of commitments for Atleti.
Thus, the Argentine coach revealed his talk to rest. “That we needed to continue with the same rhythm, that they had demonstrated in the final stretch of the first half they play well because they have a cheerful football, a lively football and many young people, really; when they are encouraged, they play well. Then not They had to be hooked in the game and for that you would have to be blunt, “he said.
Meanwhile, he praised Antoine Griezmann. “It is one of the best of these last months, of this last month possibly. Very concrete, very forceful in the game, very close to the goal and had the possibility of doing one more. We need it that way, it is a very important player for us and Hopefully he can sustain what he gives us, “he said.
Then at a press conference. Diego Pablo spoke about his Giulian son. “It is in a very nice moment, very good. What I highlight more about it is its energy. Its energy is differential, it allows something that is very difficult to go to buy it, you have it or do not have it. And then everything else can Improving it, it must improve it, has things to grow, but that energy hopefully can sustain it and maintain because it will be an important point for your life, “concluded the mattress coach.