Simeone: We must create more chances and defend better to improve | OneFootball

The Atlético coach, Diego Pablo Simeone, after the last training session before the Atlético de Madrid – RCD Mallorca match, analyzed the game against the Balearic team in front of the press. He was also asked about the situation of several team members.

GRIEZMANN'S INJURY 

"His absence is always felt, whether starting or coming in during the game, he is a very important player for the team."

LE NORMAND

"I see him very well, there is very healthy competition among the central defenders. And now more with Lenglet. We always seek the best for the team."

STYLE OF PLAY

"Good, in the pursuit of what we want. Sometimes the objective is achieved and sometimes not, we aim to create goal situations and defend better, that will make us grow as a team.”

LACK OF GOALS

"We said it on Wednesday, interpreting that last stretch in the best way makes you different. With the team's commitment, we will find the ways to achieve it.”

NEED TO RELY ON THE YOUTH ACADEMY  

"If a match demands it and the coach believes they can participate, they will, that's why they are with us.”

DO YOU BELIEVE IN JULIÁN ÁLVAREZ? 

"Are you seriously asking me that? Julián believes in himself because of his name, hierarchy, and career."

SHORT SQUAD

"The only thing that worries me are the results and then what happens with the situations that may occur with the departure of players and the arrival of others. But what matters is the result.”

NO ARRIVALS DESPITE FOUR DEPARTURES 

"We bring in young players who can help us to try to compensate for those absences.”

MALLORCA 

"Thinking only about the Mallorca match, we need to keep up the pace we have in La Liga by playing an important game. I can't get any other thought out of my head than thinking about Mallorca.”

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