Koke: Some thought I was finished, but I feel great and can help | OneFootball

The rojiblanco captain, Koke, spoke to the media in the press room at the Jan Breydel Stadium to analyze the Brugge – Atlético de Madrid match, alongside Diego Pablo Simeone. This is the first leg of the Champions League play-offs, where Atlético will be looking for a good result ahead of the return leg at the Metropolitano next Tuesday, February 24.

MOTIVATION FOR TOMORROW

"Motivation. Every time I’ve put on the Atlético de Madrid shirt I’ve wanted to win. Eager and excited to play a good match tomorrow."

CURRENT SITUATION OF THE TEAM

"We are people. There are days when you have good ones and others bad. If we knew how to play perfectly every day like we did against Betis or Barcelona, we would do it. We are the first who want to do it. We are the first who want that consistency to be able to fight for the League. Now we are focused on the Champions, which is where we are..."

WINNING AS THE ONLY OBJECTIVE

"When you lose a match you want revenge. Luckily, we have a match every three days. We are eager to win. Closer than ever."

MEMORIES OF BRUGGE

"It wasn’t a good memory and hopefully we can change that. We’ve played twice, one draw and one loss, hopefully third time’s the charm and we can win."

PRESSURE

"No pressure. Enjoy. We do what we’ve loved since we were kids. Maximum excitement."

HOW DO YOU FEEL?

"I’m at the moment that I’m meant to be. I’m here for whatever the team needs, whatever the coach asks of me. Whether on the field or from the bench. I feel good, I feel happy. Even though there were people who thought I was finished, I feel good and I can contribute a lot to the team."

WHAT IS SAID INSIDE THE LOCKER ROOM?

"What happens in the locker room stays in the locker room. Anything we need to talk about, it’s better to do it inside than outside. We’re on a roller coaster and we need to find that consistency."

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