The Argentine coach of Atlético de Madrid, Diego Simeone, highlighted on Friday the need for all clubs to compete on an equal footing, in reference to the registration of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor as FC Barcelona players .
“We’re just waiting for the rules to be followed by everyone, and I have no doubt that that will happen. If he has to continue playing, then so be it, and if the rules say no, then he won’t be able to not play,” Simeone told a press conference ahead of the Copa del Rey round of 16 match against Marbella.
The colchonero club has been one of the strongest defenders of the application of the regulations and has prevented any possible loophole that FC Barcelona, its closest rival, could exploit.
“As coaches, we need the proposed rules to be followed by all teams and this space to be respected. We have no other place to fit; it’s the same for any other team,” he said. he insisted.
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He also did not rule out potential signings in the next transfer window: “Concretely, we have not discussed arrivals; we always speak in generalities. Anything can happen with the start of the winter market. We hope that remains the same or will lead to improvement as a team.”
Against Marbella, Atlético de Madrid could achieve their thirteenth consecutive victory, which would constitute a new record in its history.
“The team continues to grow; some wins were easier than others, but we managed to get through it. We have to continue to improve; we are coming back from a week’s break, but it is felt “We’re taking a breather to rest, but we have to get back into the competition,” he assured.
Barcelona’s German coach, Hansi Flick, expressed optimism about the continuity of Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor in the squad, although he admitted that he was not satisfied with the situation of the two players .
“I spoke with both of them, and of course the situation is not easy. But we are optimistic; they want to play for Barça, and they are both very good and important for us. I always remain optimistic, and it’s the same now,” Flick said in a press conference ahead of their Copa del Rey match against Barbastro.
“I don’t want to talk too much about this topic because it’s not my job. My job is to adjust the team for tomorrow’s match (Saturday),” added the coach, who stressed that both players are ready to play against the Aragonese team.
