Cholo Simeone: Rojiblancos' Insistence and Ambition
Diego Pablo Simeone, the coach of Atlético de Madrid, expressed optimism after the dramatic victory against Sevilla at the Sánchez Pizjuán. The Argentine coach highlighted his team’s perseverance and ambition to continue growing this season.
‘We have to think about ourselves, continue improving on last season, continue growing with the very good players we have brought in this summer,’ said Cholo, acknowledging that the road will be full of challenges, but reiterating the team’s commitment to insist and fight in every match.
Simeone analyzed the match against Sevilla, valuing the team’s ability to react after an adverse start. ‘We were able to recover. Then, after equalizing, we had associative play and we were having situations until a very nice goal appeared in the final minute,’ he commented, referring to the decisive goal.
The coach also praised Barrios’ performance and the healthy competition within the squad, emphasizing the importance of all players being prepared to contribute when needed. ‘This goal confirms to us that the work we are doing is good.
The boys keep insisting and keep going for it,’ Simeone assured, highlighting his players’ attitude. In addition, he celebrated the reappearance of Riquelme and Lemar’s good performance, emphasizing the importance of having a committed group willing to seize their opportunities. ‘It’s always work from all places, mental, physical, the time they give you… I know I have a group that is always waiting for their moment,’ he concluded.
