Ahead of the Champions League match with Manchester United, head coach Simeone attended the launch of the match with the team's defensive stalwart Savage. The Montenegrin centre-back first answered the reporter's question. First of all, on the question of the state of the team, Savage said:
"It's good to be in good shape, we know the Champions League is different, it's a sport that everyone wants to play in. The team is very united, and the final result will be left to us. ”
Why Atletico players have been talking about unity lately, he said:
"I think the actual performance is more convincing than the words, just like in Pamplona against Osasuna, we let everyone see a united team. We're all working toward the same goal, we're on the right path, and I'm excited, but also very calm. ”
Regarding the change in the team's backline formation, Savage said:
"Actually I'm adaptable in any formation, the three-back formation has worked well at Pamplona. The absence of players this season has affected our performance, and the coach has had a lot of trouble choosing a formation. ”
Then it was time for head coach Simeone to speak. The reporter first asked: When the team encounters a bottleneck, do you prefer to digest it alone, or discuss with the players:
"Finding a balance, the best thing to do in this case is to treat everything else in life like it does."
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Recently we and Manchester United have been questioned, what will be the key to this round of knockout rounds, the manager said:
"We will face one of the best teams in the world and the arrival of new coaches will strengthen them and the defence will be more solid, allowing us to see how the team's efforts can make the talent cash in. They are fourth in the Premier League and the team has improved and the coach has put his mark on the team. They are brave, have good players and work together to bring individual talents together. It's going to be tough, and like all Champions League games, we're lucky to be at home this year because we didn't have that chance last year. ”
What makes Atletico go further in the Champions League, Simeone said:
"Growing day after day, the constant search for the soul core of the team. It's like the team in the last game. Hopefully we will continue to have that spirit in this game because then we are always competitive. ”
Regarding Cork's injury absence, the head coach said:
"LeMar is back, it's important. Carrasco was suspended and Cork was unwell, but there were other players eager to play and take their chances. ”
Regarding correa's changes, Simone said:
"Correa always has a chance to score goals, he does play more on the wing than in the forward, but he always emphasizes that his position is the forward, but we need to coordinate a lot of players, and the way not to let him sit on the bench is to put him on the wing, although there are many discomforts for him. His mentality when he takes his chances in front of goal is much better than ever, and he is getting the calm that a striker needs when he scores goals. ”