Simeone: Barcelona and Real Madrid may only play 60% to win the championship, but we must do our best

May 31 News Recently, on the YouTube channel "Pure Football", Atletico Madrid coach Simeone reviewed the recent hot topics.

Player or coach?

"Of course it's playing football! You've been on the court, and now you're standing off the court, you think everything you shout is heard, but it's not. Playing football is much more interesting. The word 'kick' itself means a great thing, it's a wonderful thing."

Relationship with players

"We try to convey to young players not just football itself, but about their personality and growth. They are at an important, beautiful age. As coaches, we always want to win, and it feels great to hold the trophy up, but better is the legacy we leave on everyone."

"I'm grateful for the passage of time that makes this happen, this construction Helping them grow in life and affecting me, I am passionate about the sport. As the years have accumulated, my pursuit has surpassed the coach and the game itself. I think I can help more things, which makes me happy, our goal is to win, not just play well, because we all work hard for victory. "

Victory mentality

" This is a constant struggle we have been going on every year, and over the past 14 years, we have won two league titles, two runner-ups, seven or eight third place. I understand the opinions of journalists and outsiders, they need to find opponents for Real Madrid and Barcelona. "

"We are opponents because we work hard, It looks very close, but in fact, to win the championship, we have to go all out in every game, not down to 60%, and they can. "

" Because they have some tools we don't see as a team, but can be seen on a personal level. It's a game where miracles can be created through teamwork, but a genius can change everything in one game."

"We coexist with Real Madrid and Barcelona, ​​and whether in the Copa REU, the Champions League or the League, we will meet them. Just like the growth of teams such as Villarreal, Athletic Bilbao, Betis, etc., we are also looking forward to one day when Real Madrid and Barcelona are not doing well, if we can keep it 100% of the state has a chance. This year is the closest we have in recent leagues. We lost a key game in Getafe and then lost to Barcelona, ​​which makes catching up very difficult. "

Evolution of Football

" Everything has changed. In 2014 we won the league in a specific way, but now the pace and speed of the game are completely different. There are many wingers, players handle the ball faster, and the transition from defense to offense is also different. The ability, physical fitness, strength...The football is now different. "

Five substitutions

"The benefit is the audience, and the club has many powerful players. Yes I say five substitutions can make the game more intense and last longer. You can change the game with five substitutions, and you have more choices to try to get close to Real Madrid and Barcelona. "

" There are more players on your bench to help you, and although Real Madrid and Barcelona have four players worth 200 million euros, there are no other four players on their bench with the same value, so you can narrow the gap."

" At the same time, you can manage the locker room better. Everyone has the opportunity to play, and there are many five substitutions. Usually we don't give them only five minutes, usually at least ten or twelve minutes, unless there is an emergency. Having 15 active players is It's helpful, fans want to see their players on the court, too. "

Coach's advice

"It might be more helpful if I can manage my energy and position better. According to my characteristics, I have used them well, but those who can make you play different roles in the game will make you better. Sometimes, coaches will ask players to do something they can't do, and it needs to be discussed, and if it doesn't work, it won't work."

In Atletico Madrid's Story

"I think Atletico Madrid is still growing up, and the team has been relatively stagnant in growth over the past two or three years, but the club is still growing. When we first came, the team was developing faster than After the club, we won the Copa del Rey and the league title. "

" But then, under Miguel Angel's management, the club began to grow rapidly and we hope to be the protagonist again. Last summer we brought in six players and hoped to bring in the same number of players this year. There is no other way, only to keep pursuing better things. That's why I stayed, I want more, I know we can do it."

Can you stay for another team for so long

" It's hard to imagine myself elsewhere, it's all fate and God's arrangement. When I returned to Argentina, I hope to return as a coach. But I don't want to start in the low-level league, I Want to be a first-team coach directly. "

"I worked in Argentina, then went to Catania, and finally came to Atletico Madrid. I know the club, understood the stadium, understood the fans and players' needs. I had the honor of meeting a group of great players who needed the coach's motivation emotionally."

"We won the Europa League against Bielsa, the UEFA Super Cup against Chelsea, and the Copa del Rey at the Bernabeu. We only lost to them at the time, where we broke the spell. In bad times, the club's support has been with me and we didn't go off the track. If the road is right, we keep going."