Simeone: “Silence the boos? No better way than winning the title” | OneFootball

Simeone analyzes the situation of Atlético de Madrid before facing Levante in La Liga. A match marked by the end of the transfer market, which the Argentine coach does not want to comment on, and he has also reviewed the Bruges, their next opponent in the Champions League.

FOCUS DESPITE THE MARKET

"The players are not thinking about the possibility of a teammate leaving or not, they are thinking about the match. We are the same. We have this match on Saturday and we are focused on it. We have talked too much, it gets boring and there is not much more to keep telling."

ABSENCES OF GRIEZMANN AND GIULIANO

"Giuliano is still dealing with a feverish process and Antoine is in recovery, he will probably start training with the group on Monday. The same players as against Bodø/GLIMT will be there."

HOW TO REVERSE THE BOOS?

"Becoming champions. There is no better way to change the boos; people want to be champions. The fans who go to the stadium want to see a team that can win the championship. When they perceive that this is far away, these understandable whistles appear."

PHYSICAL CONDITION OF BARRIOS

"How to explain it… I'm not stupid, at least I think, or not that stupid. Pablo is a very important player for us and playing every three days, without a replacement, we try to protect him so he can keep playing and be in all the matches. The other day, when he came off, I was the first to say 'I'm taking Pablo out.' Yes, I'm taking him out. And I have no doubt that I did well to take him out. So that tomorrow he can start again, give us what he can, and then we have more rest time, looking ahead to the Betis match in the Cup."

CONCERNED ABOUT SIGNINGS

"It's not my issue. I am a coach and I have to work with the players the club gives me. I am here to work, as I have always done."

BRUGES IN CHAMPIONS

"Difficult. We know the characteristics of Bruges, obviously at home they are strong, with an important mentality when they play at home. Speed, a lot of young people, and it will be a tough, difficult match and we hope to take it where we believe we can hurt them."

PHYSICAL NEED FOR PLAYERS

"No, I don't understand that situation. The team is giving what it has, the maximum, and I am very happy with the work."

DO YOU HAVE GUARANTEES TO COMPETE TO BE CHAMPION?

"No one has guarantees. In life, we know that today and tomorrow, possibly not. No one gives you guarantees."

RESIGNATION ABOUT SIGNINGS

"I know I have to work in my place. My place is to be a coach and I have to work as such."

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