Simeone: "We need our fans, their energy keeps us going" | OneFootball

GOING OUT AGGRESSIVE OR MORE CONTROLLED

"The match is unimaginable. You have an idea of what might happen, but it doesn't always align, and you have to adapt to the game. We are going to approach the match in a way we believe can harm them. We need our people, as I said in the post-match the other day. With that energy that fuels us, and we have to return it with work, football, and I hope the team can have a good match tomorrow."

ARE SØRLOTH AND JULIÁN COMPATIBLE?

"They have already played many matches. Yes, they are compatible, for tomorrow and for any other match."

DO YOU LIKE A BACK-AND-FORTH ATLÉTICO?

"The players we have lead us to that place, where we have more attacking players, with good offensive play. But we need to recover the defensive aspect, although in the league it's not so bad. But even so, we are far from where we should be. But we have to seek balance, which is always the goal."

ANOTHER CONVERSATION WITH SØRLOTH?

"When I wake up tomorrow morning, I'll start thinking about whether I can talk to him or any other guy."

IMPORTANCE OF GRIEZMANN'S LEADERSHIP

"The same as Koke. They are club legends, historic players, with an important present, and they won't step down from that place until the end of the season. They want to play, compete, win, and what they give us, as seen, is very important for the team. Whatever they play."

HOW IS SIMEONE'S ENERGY?

"I am very well."

BRUGES, A DANGEROUS OPPONENT

"I see Bruges, which plays well, especially at home. They are brave, with young people, they move a lot, competing since the arrival of the coach, who is very good, in the best way."

DOES WHAT HAPPENS TOMORROW CHANGE THE SEASON?

"I can't start thinking about winning or losing. Now I think about winning the match, and tomorrow, whatever happens, I'll answer you."

HOW CAN BRUGES' GAME CHANGE?

"We are clear about our place in tomorrow's match, and the opponent is not going to change anything because they play that way. It will be a match similar to the other day."

SIMILARITIES OR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ATLÉTICO AND BRUGES

"If I start thinking so much, I don't know if we are similar or not. They work very well, they always have. It's the third time we face each other, and it won't be a calm match, both at their home and ours."

DID BRUGES SURPRISE YOU?

"It didn't surprise me at all. We knew from previous matches that it was going to be a tough and difficult match. Tomorrow I imagine the same. Yes, after the other match, both teams will have to adjust some things. Because you had to play against the same opponent. We are looking for some things that never happen to the coaches."

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