Simeone: Baena is looking for the best competitive form, Betis is getting stronger every year
6686 Sports News on October 26 In the 10th round of La Liga, Atletico Madrid will face Real Betis in the visiting team. Before the game, Atletico Madrid coach Simeone attended the press conference and talked about the relevant situations of many players.
About Baena
We have high expectations for every player. Baena is working hard to find his best competitive state and adapt to a club like Atletico Madrid. He always has a sense of responsibility to go all out. He is a player who can make a difference and I have no doubt he will contribute a lot to the team in the coming years.
About Atletico Madrid and my career
Atletico Madrid has given me a steady stream of challenges. When I first joined, the club was already in a good position. The management has taken the club to great heights and we need to work hard on the playing field for the team. Continuing to make the club better is a challenge in itself and we are committed to staying true to the club's identity and heritage.
About Alvarez's contract extension
I am not involved in contract-related matters, but the club knows what is best for itself. I see that Alvarez is very responsible. He had two good opportunities in the past few days, and I can see that he is very happy now.
About the value of the team's new players
The team has many new players, and they have not fully adapted to the strategic system we have been adhering to. The outside world usually judges by the results: winning means choosing the right one, losing means making the wrong choice. But we will always convey one thing to our players: value every minute of playing opportunity. The start of a race is important, but it is not the only factor that determines the final outcome. In the past fourteen years, many players who have appeared as reserves have made great contributions to the team, and their sense of responsibility is the most important.
About Almada
He can play in multiple positions, whether on the wing or in the centre. Like Alvarez, Baena, and Griezmann, he has his own unique feature, which is his insight into the game. We need to find the right position for him to give him a chance to show that.
Talk about Atletico Madrid's performance in the Madrid derby and the comparison with Arsenal's away game
There are differences in all aspects. We still have a key "switch" that has not yet been activated. We must know that most teams score more points in the home team than in the away team. However, our away team performance does need improvement.
About Betis's fight for Champions League qualification
All teams are constantly developing and moving forward. Betis is getting stronger every year. Their coach has a clear strategic idea, the team plays with courage, the players are full of energy, and the defense is also very solid.
About the result of El Clasico
The most difficult thing is actually the referees. It is more difficult for them than for us. This job is too difficult for them.
About Cardoso
He has worked hard to return. His injury had a small relapse before, but he has started training with us this week. He will go to the visiting team's court with the team, and then we will see the specific situation. He needs to set higher demands on himself.
About the purpose of communicating with Thurlot
It is very meaningful to communicate with such a down-to-earth player. In the game against Arsenal in London, he successfully limited Soubi Mendi as we asked. In fact, precisely because of his outstanding performance, it was difficult for Arsenal to find the rhythm of the game. When players do well, we should proactively communicate with them. We talked about this and other topics.
About the team’s failure to win away games this season
I fully expect that the situation will not continue like this. We hope that the situation will start to improve and gradually improve game by game. This expectation gives me motivation. Playing in the away team is both a challenge and an opportunity. I will keep working hard to see if I can find the key "switch" that activates competitive status.
