It is not the first time that Felipe flatters Simeone. Arrived a year ago from Porto to the discipline of Atlético, the Brazilian center-back has been during the 2019-20 season the most profitable signing of all that the rojiblanco club made last summer. Unquestionable in defense, forceful head, insurmountable. Although in the game that comes and that will mark the return of everything, the 11 days of League that are missing from the season slowed by the COVID-19 and the Champions, it does not seem that it will be a starter but that place next to Savic will return it to occupy Giménez, declared Estadao Esports his intention: “Make history at Atlético”.
Favorite in the Champions League?
“I don't like to project anything like that. Always we think game by game, round by round. We are very focused on eliminating LiverpoolWe knew about the difficulties, but also that we were able to come out with the victory. Our team will always fight for the last ball until the last minute, and these confrontations made it clear. Therefore, we will always target the next opponent and go in search of victory. “
League
“We know it is very difficult to fight for the title, but I repeat, let's think game by game to try to make a difference. If we get to the last rounds with an opportunity, we can aim for something bigger. We will try to return well, overcoming the difficulties of lack of rhythm and trying to regain rapport on the field, to return to play at a high level. “
Football coronavirus measures
“To who Europe the situation is already at a different stage, Madrid the stores have reopened, there are more people on the streets. We are following health protocols in training, we know that the resumption of soccer will have several adaptations, and we hope that everything will be done to maintain the safety of the players and all the employees involved in the games. Confinement was tough but effective, something that Brazil should take note of. “
How did you experience confinement?
“It was complicated, an unusual and new situation for everyone. Now things are better, the worst is over and we see that more people in the streets and shops are returning here. I live with my wife and we try to stay calm, take the necessary care to preserve our health and that of those close to us U.S. We go out only for basic needs, markets, pharmacies, things like that. And always trying to keep her head clear, doing exercises at home to keep her body going. It is not easy, because we are foreigners that we live alone in a different country, unable to meet friends and without receiving relatives who visited us. “
It worked?
“I think it did work. If it was determined by the World Health Organization and the authorities, I think it was the most effective alternative. To who Spain those who left the house without an authorized reason were fined, so people respected and we saw that the numbers improved. Let's see if this positive perspective continues so that, little by little, we have a routine closer to normal. For our part, the return to training has already given us a new spirit. We are doing collective training, soon LaLeague will come back, so we all have more hope. “
Simeone
“He is an excellent coach, who talks a lot with the players, transmits his philosophy and everyone buys his ideas. It is not for nothing that he is so successful in his career, as a player and coach. I have learned a lot from him, the coaching staff and the team, ”he said to add that in his head it is only to succeed in the Athletic. “It's not in my head right now to go back to Brazil. I arrived to Athletic about a year ago, I still have a contract for two more years, my head is only in the club and to make history and win titles here“