Simeone: We need our fans and their energy | OneFootball

Atlético de Madrid coach Diego Pablo Simeone has spoken to the media ahead of the league match against Osasuna. The Argentine manager reviewed the current state of the squad on the eve of a demanding week with two games at the Metropolitano: Osasuna this Wednesday and Real Madrid in next Sunday’s Madrid derby.

Mourinho hint

"Nothing to comment on (laughs)."

Atmosphere

"Tomorrow we need to put in an important performance against an opponent that needs points. We need our people, that energy the stadium gives us because we’re coming off a huge effort. And we hope to find the same setting we’ve always had."

Jonathan David

"Jonathan came on very well the other day. We’ll assess whether it’s the right time for him to start or to help us in the second half."

Julián Alvarez

"From what we spoke about today with the doctors, he is still in the recovery process and he won’t be with us tomorrow."

Obed Vargas

"He has been working with the same enthusiasm since he arrived. There is huge competition in midfield. He is a humble, decent, hard-working boy, and that’s the path to follow while waiting for his opportunity. We will surely have to use him just like the rest of his teammates."

Noise around away form

"Basically, I wasn’t talking about the schedule, I was talking about rest. We had to return late from Liverpool, the other day as well, and the recovery time gets shorter. We are used to the negativity from many people because whenever there is a chance to criticize, the criticism comes. It’s part of growing and improving, so it’s welcome because the team is under construction. This year, 7 players left and 5 came in. It’s not so simple to organize all of this; we will improve as we keep playing. We need that time that doesn’t exist in football."

Ballon d'Or

"Messi, without any doubt. After the World Cup he had and at his age, I have absolutely no doubt."

Break

"This thing about three weeks is new. We’ll have to adapt, as we always do, to everything. The boys have an incredible willingness.

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