Ancelotti’s criticism of Simeone: “Talking about Courtois misses the point”

Ancelotti’s criticism of Simeone: “Talking about Courtois misses the point”
Ancelotti’s criticism of Simeone: “Talking about Courtois misses the point”

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The events that unfolded last Sunday during the derby between Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid at the Metropolitano continue to echo. This Tuesday, Carlo Ancelotti took a jab at Cholo Simeone for his comments regarding the throwing of objects at Courtois during the match: “I am respectful, but talking about his behavior during a match where he was shouted at to die is just deflecting the issue. It’s simple. I don’t need to add anything more.”

“Speaking about other things that happened is to divert attention, and the main issue is that the violent individuals, not only from Atlético but from any team, should not be in a stadium. does not need these characters; they are unnecessary. It would be better for them to stay in a place where they are not dangerous. It does not matter what club they support, it’s better if the violent ones just leave us alone,” the Italian coach stated during the press conference ahead of the second round of the Champions League, where his side will face .

When pressed about what transpired at the end of the match, after the game was halted for 22 minutes due to objects being thrown from the south end of the Metropolitano, the Atlético players went to applaud the fans in that area. Ancelotti preferred not to comment on this: “I do not want to express an opinion on the behavior of other people and colleagues whom I respect very much. I do not want to comment on that whatsoever,” he concluded.

What the Italian manager did want to address is the need for a tough stance against violent fans to eliminate their presence in stadiums: “I respect everyone’s opinion, but the issue is quite clear. The match had violent acts, and the violent ones cannot be allowed in a football stadium or in society. This is what happened, and I try to respect all opinions, but what occurred was seen by everyone.”

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