Simeone: Managers have ideas, but players make the difference | OneFootball

The coach of Atlético de Madrid, Diego Pablo Simeone, ahead of the last match of the year at the Metropolitano against Valencia CF, expresses his gratitude to everyone who has been by his side throughout his journey with the rojiblanco team, and shows confidence in the squad he wants.

NEXT OPPONENT, VALENCIA

“I liked the collective work, the effort, taking time away from a very good opponent in offensive play, that’s why I said those words and now it’s time to think about Valencia, a brave team, fast up front and with several ways of playing. Since the coach arrived, he has instilled positive things.”

A COMPETITIVE SQUAD

“I am guided by the players I have and what the opponent has. No match is the same. It’s extremely important that everyone is at their best level so that when they are needed, they can help the team.”

GRATITUDE TO THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN WITH HIM

“I don’t comment on what others think. I am here thanks to the players, without a doubt. My greatest gratitude and fortune in these 14 years is having players who have joined an idea and a plan. If I have anything, it’s that I’ve had tremendous support from the most important part, the players.”

THE KEY TO BEING FORCEFUL

“Being forceful.”

CONFIDENCE IN THE SQUAD

“That the players trust in the coach’s work, without a doubt, because they are the ones who represent our ideas. Coaches have good ideas, good thoughts, we’re all similar, the difference is always the players.”

TRUST TOWARDS THE SQUAD

“Coaches always think positively about the players because they are the ones who carry out our ideas, sometimes better and sometimes worse. Like in life, with your partner or your friends, relationships wear down, but it’s a matter of mutual trust between each other.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.