Simeone: Spider-Man is one of the best players. If we have him, we must cherish him

Hupu reported on November 7 that in the 12th round of La Liga, Atletico Madrid will face Levante at home. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone attended a press conference before the game against Levante and talked about Alvarez not being selected for the FIFA Player of the Year candidate list, the playing time of substitute players and other issues.

Regarding Hanzko, should he play as a central defender or a full-back?

"He can perform very well in both positions - as a full-back for the national team, or as a central defender like at his previous club. When we play with a back five, he can also play as a full-back. His own different characteristics bring us a lot of possibilities."

About the goal from the substitute

"It is a good reflection of their preparation, especially mentally. level, because that's the most important thing for the players who are not starting. Hopefully, we can keep it going because, without a doubt, the team is made up of everyone."

How to manage players with less playing time

"That's part of what our coaches have to deal with when they want to play. The appointment is to be ready at any time and to help the team grow, not to ensure that you are a starter. The more players are involved, the better everything will run. The key is whether the angry players can maintain their respect for the club and the coach when we need him. He will definitely be ready because of his commitment and his attitude in training every day. He performed well as a substitute against Rayo Vallecano and was very calm. I don't forget that I respect his work. I hope that when it is his turn to play, he can be at the same level as he usually is in training."

Do you want to be a coach when you play with Zamorano (Simeone's teammate at Inter Milan)?

"Yes, I was already thinking like a coach, and he was never the type to become a coach. This was obvious from the time (laughs). All joking aside, it was a very good memory. He was a beast on the court - hard work, strength, goal-scoring ability, all of them. The time when I played with him was a very good memory."

About Alvarez not being nominated for FIFA Player of the Year

"I am not the one who makes the decision. For us, he is a very important player and one of the best players in the world. If we have him, we must cherish it. I hope he can continue to contribute to us."

Opinions on such awards

"I have great respect for this award, but I am currently more focused on the game against Levante. They defend well and have fast players in the frontcourt. We have to bring the game to a rhythm where we can hurt the opponent. I can't imagine this game going any other way, it will definitely go like their previous away games."

The game against San Giros. Warning significance for Levante

"The Champions League and La Liga games continue to tell us that there are no simple games. Bruges versus Barcelona, Qarabag versus Chelsea, Villarreal's away game against Paphos FC... have all illustrated this. That's why football is exciting. Teams that are more psychologically stable will be stronger than other teams."