Cholo Sets the Course: Character and Team First
Atlético de Madrid’s coach, Diego Simeone, has made it clear the path to follow to face the end of the season. Before the match against Rayo Vallecano, Cholo emphasized the importance of focusing on improving as a team and finishing LaLiga in the best possible way.
He highlighted Barrios’ growth during the season, emphasizing his present and future potential, although his participation in the next match will be decided after evaluating his physical condition.
Simeone also praised Oblak’s season, highlighting his importance to the team and the good competition he maintains with Musso. Faced with criticism about the team’s intensity, Simeone clarified that it is not a lack of attitude, but a bad game, referring to specific errors and a poor second half in the last match.
Regarding Griezmann’s role, the Argentine coach highlighted the good management of the locker room and the priority of the team’s needs, seeking that everyone feels important.
For Simeone, the demand is non-negotiable, looking for players who represent the values that have characterized Atlético de Madrid: character, personality, teamwork and putting the collective before the individual. In his 14 years at the helm of the team, Cholo feels fortunate to have players who have embodied that philosophy in the Metropolitano, and have interpreted well all these years.
