Simeone: "Rayo is a brave rival and will demand we play a good match"
Diego Pablo Simeone appeared in front of the media prior to starting the training before the game against Rayo. He stressed that his rival is one of the most dangerous away from home.
Regarding the this round’s rival, Ray, Simeone commented that "everyone has their style. The rival comes from playing good games away from home. They will demand we play a good match, come out with a lot of intensity and take the game to where we it benefits us. Rayo is brave and plays with a lot of speed and offensive combinations. They have a clear game identity. The match requires us to be at our best level".
Godin will serve a one-match suspension. About how he expects Miranda and Gimenez to play, he said, "I imagine it’ll be in consequence of how both João and José are performing individually. Miranda entered very well and he played on the line that we know him against Barcelona, while José has been showing a growth and stability within the team that back him up. We hope tomorrow they will continue in that line."
As to what refers to Cani, he commented, "he’ll be among the players we concentrate and we’ll decide later if he’s going to be in the squad list. He’s growing. He hadn’t been working with his team and he’s been working with us for three weeks. He’ll be entering the team any time now to take advantage of his talent."
