Diego Simeonecoach of Atlético de Madridd, addressed the media in the press room of San Mamés after the heavy defeat suffered by his team against Athletic Bilbao.
Failed, feelings, defensive mistakes
“In the end, having won the Metropolitano 1-0 when we had situations for another result speaks very well about the rival. In this match, losing 3-0 speaks very well about the work done them, with the nuances of the route. We started well, in three situations that we could solve better, they scored a goal the first time, and the second time they scored a goal. And it was difficult. With the energy of 2-0 they were better until 3-0. Then we had the Memphis one, the Saúl one, the two of Riquelme… We were never able to get into the game, we didn’t have offensive strength, we were weak in defense. Congratulations the opponent, look at Sunday’s game against Betis and continue working.”
The speed of Williams
“They’re not counterattack goals in space like Nico did in the second half. They’re just good skill, winning the duel, Williams against Mario, then the brother comes in looking for the defenders… That’s what speed of thought. , not a race, which does not exist. They resolved and worked well. This is a team that I like, they have people in the middle who work, strong people at the top, they fight against everything of balls. They are good in Liga and the Copa del Rey. They won the Metropolitano and I don’t think they deserved it and now they are better.”
What worries you the most?
“I’m concerned about improving the force in both areas, it always gives you the possibility to have good things. If you don’t have it, it’s harder to sustain it, because what you develop is a positional game and the the truth is happening inside the areas. We have the qualities in the players to do it in defense and in attack what to say, they said that Morata is in the best year of his career. Don’t worry, the goal will come. We will work. And congratulate the rival. Let’s think of Betis, that what is What is important to the club?
environment of San Mamés
“Just like the Metropolitano, the people with their team are always like this, not now because they are in a finals. Bilbao fans always support their footballers and in this stadium they usually become very strong.”
Source: La Verdad
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