Manzano: 'Falcao is a scorer, and skilled opportunist'
Gregorio Manzano, Atletico Madrid manager spoke at a news conference and appeared satisfied with his team's victory against Racing Santander by 4-0. He particularly stressed the attitude and Falcao’s performance calling him 'a scorer, and skilled opportunist, he started the long history of Falcao at Atletico as a scorer in the Estadio Vicente Calderon.'
In developing the game, Manzano positively assessed the work of his men from the first minute. 'All games are the same, there are always problems to solve. Today's match was, from beginning to end, very regular, very well controlled by us in all aspect' he said.
Regarding the performance so far for Atletico in the League and the Europa League, the Atletico coach acknowledged that 'the team is still evolving, trying to control the ball and create chances. Today was not one but four. Overall, the players have done a good job considering that three days ago we had to put in a lot against Celtic.'
The head of the coaching staff wanted to send a message of reassurance regarding the substitution of Diego. 'after speaking with the doctor and being 2-0 up he was taken off thinking about the games coming up on Wednesday and Saturday' he said.
Finally he was asked about Pizzi's debut in official competition. 'As you can see he is a very fast and skillful player in short spaces, he will be very important for the team' he concluded.
In developing the game, Manzano positively assessed the work of his men from the first minute. 'All games are the same, there are always problems to solve. Today's match was, from beginning to end, very regular, very well controlled by us in all aspect' he said.
Regarding the performance so far for Atletico in the League and the Europa League, the Atletico coach acknowledged that 'the team is still evolving, trying to control the ball and create chances. Today was not one but four. Overall, the players have done a good job considering that three days ago we had to put in a lot against Celtic.'
The head of the coaching staff wanted to send a message of reassurance regarding the substitution of Diego. 'after speaking with the doctor and being 2-0 up he was taken off thinking about the games coming up on Wednesday and Saturday' he said.
Finally he was asked about Pizzi's debut in official competition. 'As you can see he is a very fast and skillful player in short spaces, he will be very important for the team' he concluded.