Diego Simeone confirms his complete confidence in Atletico players and team. Before facing Inter Milan on the European stage this Wednesday.
‘El Cholo’ Diego Simeone, Atletico Madrid’s trainer confirmed his full confidence in the team and players. That they can play a good game and clear the eyes of Inter Milan, turning the situation around to win. Tickets to the round of 8 of the Champions League are also available. Before the two teams will face each other in the Round of 16, the second match this Wednesday. According to a report from Diario AS on Tuesday. UFABET
‘I understand everything that happened.’ Simeone said. ‘Until the game against [Athletic Club on February 7] we had a very good season. We are in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey, competing very well in the league. In the round of 16 of the Champions League.’
‘We lost 0-1 against the best team in Europe right now. Playing away from home (Inter) when we had a chance to get revenge. But in the last 4-5 games the team still hasn’t been able to maintain its level. And football is unforgiving when you make mistakes.’
Due to their recent poor form, Atletico Madrid has struggled to finish in the top four. Because they were chased down by the fifth-place team, Athletic Bilbao, with only 2 points remaining.
Previously, Atletico Madrid, under Simeone’s 13-year reign at the helm, also made impressive appearances on the European stage. They reached the Champions League final twice, in 2014 and 2016, but Atletico have struggled since then and were eliminated in the group stage last season.
Simeone said:
‘I don’t have much to say,’ Simeone said when asked why he believed he could beat Inter Milan and book a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
‘To be honest I don’t need to say too much. I believe 100 percent in my players. I believe 100 percent in my team. And I know we can play a good game as well.’
‘On Saturday night (after the loss to Cadiz), I had a hard time falling asleep. But the sun rose in the morning and we moved on. I know what I have I believe in my players. And I know the team we have chosen will face a great opponent.’
When asked about Antoine Griezmann, who scored 5 goals on the Champions League stage this season, Before the 32-year-old striker injured his ankle in the first game in Milan. But the Frenchman returned to training on Monday and will be available for Wednesday’s important game.
‘His return to the team gives us more solutions and more possibilities in our tactics and in our play,’ Simeone said.