Simeone: “I’d give a 10 for the effort of the players"
Diego Pablo Simeone said in the press room that his team "is a team of men" who always comes out ahead despite "difficulties." He also admitted that the 54 points that Atlético have today is something "amazing ".
Simeone started talking about the match against Rayo Vallecano emphasising, above all, that was a positive result for the courage of his players . "It's a difficult game to comment on the movements that occurred on the field. There was too much between the lines and an attacking game for both teams. We got a very positive result because from the beginning there were complications with the injury to Tiago before, then the penalty, with the other injury to Óliver. But this team is full of men.” He said.
The 54 points are an "incredible" said Atletico coach and hopes to continue this good dynamic. "We will now hope to have a good match in Bilbao and work the following week because every game is important. The team is working extremely well. We have 54 points, an amazing thing. It is very good for the team," he said.
About Óliver and Tiago’s injuries he commented, "Oliver has a dislocation. He's young and strong, and is recovering well. Tiago suffered a minor annoyance and did not want to risk it. On Wednesday he'll be fine."
Koke played his 100th league matches with the red and whites, which make the coach very happy. "The best thing about Koke is that he has a huge future. He gives solutions in various facets of the field. He is an example for the kids who come from the academy. We were glad to have this record so young," he finished.
