Simeone: ‘Chants for Julián? I have huge respect for our fans’ | OneFootball

Simeone appeared in the Metropolitano press room to analyze Atlético de Madrid’s victory over Málaga in their league opener.

BEST GOAL? BAENA OR KANG-IN?

“It would be unfair to Álex or to Kang-in. They were both great goals. The goalkeeper had just made two big saves. They were both great goals. We needed them. Málaga played a great match. The lads from the first half did a great job so the others could come on later.”

KANG-IN'S DEBUT

“He’s a player who has to work according to what the match demands. He’s a footballer committed to his team. We’ve seen it with his national team and with the teams he played for before.”

INITIAL GAME PLAN

“We felt that the best way to approach this match was to play the ones who were in the best shape. And the ones in the best shape were the ones who started the match. We had some situations we could have handled better. With the substitutions, players with more quality came on and were able to decide it.”

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE CHANTS FOR JULIÁN?

“Very respectful from our fans.”

BAENA'S RETURN

“I’m not looking for someone similar to Griezmann; they’re all different. His teammates have their own qualities. Álex is at a point where you can see he’s doing well. He’s training well, and we have to manage him so he can help. We have to make the most of that energy you get from winning a World Cup.”

END OF THE TRANSFER WINDOW

“We’re always open to the possibility that something can happen. It’s something I’ve always said; it doesn’t mean I’m talking about anyone in particular. I’ve always said it. The club is working to give us the best squad possible.”

WILL THE INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS FEATURE ON SUNDAY?

“I don’t know.”

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