Simeone: Enthusiasm and energy for the end of the season
Diego Simeone, coach of Atlético de Madrid, was optimistic and ambitious in the preview of the match against Real Valladolid. He highlighted the energy and enthusiasm of the team after an intense week of work, especially after the comeback achieved in the last match.
The Argentine coach stressed the importance of maintaining enthusiasm and fighting each match until the end of the championship. Simeone also praised Conor Gallagher’s performance, highlighting his youth, intensity and good striking of the ball.
He acknowledged the difficulties of adapting to Spanish football for players coming from England, but was pleased with his performance and is confident in his evolution. In addition, he admitted that the team has not been able to make the most of the virtues of the players in set pieces, assuming part of the responsibility as coach.
Regarding Nahuel Molina, Simeone acknowledged that he has had ups and downs, but he trusts his potential and his ability to continue contributing both in attack and defense. He stressed the importance of supporting players in difficult times and hopes that he will soon recover his best version. Finally, when asked about the distance with the leaders of the table, Simeone emphasized the importance of focusing on the next match and maintaining the mentality of going match by match.
