Simeone spoke after Atlético Madrid's 2-1 victory over Alavés. The Argentinian also played 700 matches with the red and white club.
What did he think when Sorloth received the ball?
“He got us used to this type of movement. Yesterday, we had a very nice discussion about what he can bring us, whether in five, twenty or ninety minutes. And then there was this clearance he finished a superb pass from De Paul. The first half was strange, but in the second half we changed the pace, with more decision in the corridors, the chances started to present themselves. , the penalty arrived and then a beautiful game ended in a brilliant way by Sorloth”.
About the match
“In life, we don’t wake up one day without wanting to continue to progress. That’s what we do too.”
Defense Improvement
“When we talk about defense, we don't need to name those behind it, but we work very well as a unit, it wasn't easy to hold the team when we were leading 0-1, we did not give them options to counterattack and it is thanks to collective work that makes us grow.”
700 matches
“I am grateful to the entire coaching team, of which only Pablo remains, to the players who helped me throughout my journey, who allowed me to transmit on the pitch an idea of how to live life and this game, without forgetting Miguel Ángel and Cerezo who always supported me in bad times, in difficult times, which has been the case, and to our people, since I arrived as a player , we feel a lot of respect and that is priceless. And also to my family, because I spent a lot of time away from them. I am grateful to them.
What match do you remember?
“I don't know, I think about the Copa, after 14 years without winning a derby, and they said it was better to play at the Bernabéu because there were more people, forgetting that it was their stadium We put an end to a difficult situation for our supporters and I think this break allowed us to say to ourselves: “Be careful, we can make it”“.
The team
“I focus on what can happen during the 90 minutes. I imagine the matches like a deck of cards, I need them because without them I can't play and I have the possibility to manage certain types It's true that they are happier or not, everyone in the team knows their reality, and what it is, fifteen, ten, seven, to be important.
What has changed in these 13 years?
“Those who see me are the ones who should say it. I have had to change somewhat, but I am still noble, frank and very clear about what I want.”
