Trippier: “It was hard that they couldn't treat me being at home”

If there was an Atlético footballer who was affected by the coronavirus break, it was Trippier. Because the English, operated on a pubalgia that dragged, and hurt, from Tottenham, he had surgery in February and, although he came to play the return of the eighths of the Champions League against Liverpool, he needed a daily treatment in Cerro del Espino to fully recover from that work. Something that stopped, and in its tracks, the coronavirus crisis and home confinement. He spoke about it this morning, before the club's media, after the rojiblanca session in Cerro del Espino ended. Also of the return of everything, of playing without an audience.

Pubalgia work and recovery during coronavirus crisis

“It is different and complicated. I was used to being treated every day after my operation and obviously they couldn't treat me when I've been home. It has been difficult, but you always find a way to train and stay in shape. So when you come back you are ready to compete again. “

Back to training

“I feel great back. It was very hard not to be able to see the teammates and the coaching staff, nor to train every day. The return was very complicated, but everyone understands the current circumstances. Being back training with my teammates makes me very happy. “

June 14th

“I look forward to LaLiga coming back and for us to finish the season with strength. The good thing for the team is to focus on the first game we have on the way back. It is good that we are already training together and preparing ourselves, working together and getting stronger every day for the first match. The team is very excited and preparing for the match against Athletic. It is important that we start strong and win as many games as we can between now and the end of the season. “

Lack of public

“I've played behind closed doors a few times. It's different. It is clear that you always want to have your fans supporting you, but everyone understands the current circumstances and the important thing is that people are safe. We will try to find a way to win and we know that the fans are supporting us from their homes. We know we have your full support. “