Simeone: Losing the Champions League final for the second time was considered leaving Mero's departure to make La Liga lose everything

After eight rounds of La Liga matches, Atletico only finished second in the table with a goal difference, and manager Simeone was very successful. In an interview with Marca, Simeone talked about his relationship with the players, his compatriot Messi and other topics.

About the relationship with the players

What we're looking for is for players to be in tune with us and make them feel like that. I keep telling my players that the way I can be the best coach is because they can reflect how I feel on the pitch. I think I influenced the players.

About Lemar

You don't know how many people tell me not to let Lemar play, they want me to let other players play. However, I saw something different from LeMar, so I put him on the field. He likes to pounce forward, he likes to dribble, and he has something that no one else has.

About listening to others

I often listen to other people's opinions, and for me this is not a weakness. I always listen to the needs of the players, but I'm not a fool. I could be a bad manager, but I believe I'm not a fool and I'm looking for a way to go further.

On whether he ever considered leaving Atletico

One of the tough times I experienced was the Champions League final in Milan, where we lost again. Our first loss was in the 93rd minute of the game and the second loss we were closer to the championship because we stuck to the penalty shootout.

During his time at Atletico, Real Madrid and Barca have changed coaches 12 times

Managers like Zidane and Carlo Ancelotti, they should have stayed with the team all the time. But for clubs like Real Madrid and Barca, it's a normal thing.

About why I like to play in midfield

Playing in midfield, you can see everything, feel everything. You are the core of the team.

About Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo leaving La Liga

With messi and Cristiano Ronaldo gone, we lost everything.

(Two monsters)