Gregorio Manzano: 'We are going in the right direction and we must continue working hard.'
'The fans appreciate the way this team is playing'
Gregorio Manzano, Atletico Madrid manager appeared at a news conference after the game in the group stage of the Europa League against Celtic to recognize that the team is improving but 'much remains to be done, but we are on track and we must continue working hard.”
The professor was asked about the performance of the team and the rival. 'There was twenty minutes in the second half where they we on top. Celtic has had a remarkable physical presence, they made it difficult to play a much more fluid football' he said. As for the rotations made for this meeting, the manager explained that 'we must combine the quality of players in order to win. We always understand that not all players can be on the field all the time.' 'Everyone is psyched and conscious that we must be one group above all. Players have to start getting used to that if we want to be able to compete in all competitions at the same level, everyone is needed.' he said. Regarding the lack of scoring in previous league games, Gregorio Manzano responded 'We have two goals that have come through looking for plays that in previous matches, they did not arrive then but they have done so today.” After not scoring in the league against Osasuna and Valencia the manager said. 'The important thing is to win forever. Arda has been close to scoring the third. In short, all the players we have, have a great attitude, commitment and enthusiasm for having a great season. It’s nice when the hard work is rewarded with goals and, most importantly, the fans appreciate the way this team is playing,' he said.
The professor was asked about the performance of the team and the rival. 'There was twenty minutes in the second half where they we on top. Celtic has had a remarkable physical presence, they made it difficult to play a much more fluid football' he said. As for the rotations made for this meeting, the manager explained that 'we must combine the quality of players in order to win. We always understand that not all players can be on the field all the time.' 'Everyone is psyched and conscious that we must be one group above all. Players have to start getting used to that if we want to be able to compete in all competitions at the same level, everyone is needed.' he said. Regarding the lack of scoring in previous league games, Gregorio Manzano responded 'We have two goals that have come through looking for plays that in previous matches, they did not arrive then but they have done so today.” After not scoring in the league against Osasuna and Valencia the manager said. 'The important thing is to win forever. Arda has been close to scoring the third. In short, all the players we have, have a great attitude, commitment and enthusiasm for having a great season. It’s nice when the hard work is rewarded with goals and, most importantly, the fans appreciate the way this team is playing,' he said.
