MADRID, 12 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The coach of Atlético de Madrid, Diego Pablo Simeone, explained the importance of the victory against Villarreal this Sunday, a team that usually makes it very difficult for the rojiblancos, satisfied with the contribution of the entire group and the changes to recognize that “they want more” although they focus “on the famous match by match”.
“We played against an opponent with good players, who when they manage to team up know how to play football, even if they are not having a good time. We attacked but we didn’t have clear chances and they found the goal. The goal came at the end of the first half that gave us peace of mind and it improved us,” he said at a press conference.
“The changes gave us vitality, energy, freshness, speed, that’s what a team is all about. Being able to pull the group forward when the team needs this type of games,” he added, satisfied with recovering the path of victory after the defeat in Las Palms.
‘Cholo’ highlighted the entry of Llorente, Correa, Samuel Lino and Pablo Barrios. “They gave another step to the game. I imagine a long game, there is a tiredness in the rival, and there is a different step from those who entered in the second half and we expected something like what happened to happen,” he stated.
“I focus on consistency in the league, it is the most important thing. There are teams that are doing well, it is a pleasure to see Girona, we have Real Madrid and Barcelona as always, Real plays very good football. It is being a competitive season and we hope to reach the highest possible level,” he commented, after achieving 15 consecutive wins in the League at the Metropolitano, the best local streak for the red-and-white club in its history.
On the other hand, the Argentine coach was asked by Antoine Griezmann, who after the game asked for his renewal like that of ‘Cholo’ himself this week. “Comparisons are not good because there are sensitivities, but I have no doubt that Griezmann will remain in the history of the club, due to the number of goals he has scored and that he can continue scoring. He is a reference for the team’s game. Hopefully that everything goes well and that it continues to accompany us, it has a present and a future,” he stated.
“We have a team that is committed, they like to feel important in the games. I see within the group that they love each other more, we have to accompany them and focus on the famous game by game. All teams have good soccer players, we need intelligent soccer players,” he concluded .