Diego Simeone
Atlético MadridMichel
Girona
Meeting Highlights…MOTIVATION
We know the importance of the League at this moment, there is nothing more. We think about ourselves, Girona's year is extraordinary. Everyone follows their coach, they are convinced of his work, it is not easy to prepare for games for a whole week, sometimes it is better to play more frequently.
…POSSIBLE ROTATIONS
We have not yet defined the team. Whatever we have tried today is just a test. We will put the best ones who fit the game plan we have in mind, we need everyone right now. Yes, I understand everything, the fan wants to be champion, being in the Champions League for 12 years has allowed us to grow, we know what the club's objectives are. Tomorrow LaLiga and then we will think about the Champions League.
…LOTS OF MATCH
Whether playing two matches or one has its positive and negative sides. Sometimes having a non-stop rhythm helps you stay as plugged in as possible. I think it does not create a window or disadvantage at this point in the season.
Diego Simeone
Manager on Atlético Madrid…MOTIVATION
We know the importance of the League at this moment, there is nothing more. We think about ourselves, Girona's year is extraordinary. Everyone follows their coach, they are convinced of his work, it is not easy to prepare for games for a whole week, sometimes it is better to play more frequently.
…POSSIBLE ROTATIONS
We have not yet defined the team. Whatever we have tried today is just a test. We will put the best ones who fit the game plan we have in mind, we need everyone right now. Yes, I understand everything, the fan wants to be champion, being in the Champions League for 12 years has allowed us to grow, we know what the club's objectives are. Tomorrow LaLiga and then we will think about the Champions League.
…LOTS OF MATCH
Whether playing two matches or one has its positive and negative sides. Sometimes having a non-stop rhythm helps you stay as plugged in as possible. I think it does not create a window or disadvantage at this point in the season.
Michel
Manager on Girona…INJURY REPORT
The news is the withdrawal of Iván Martín due to sanctions. We also have doubts about Tsygankov, who has discomfort in his soleus muscle. He has had discomfort since the last game and hasn't improved much, so we'll see tomorrow. The rest are all good. The break has been very good for David López. Also to Yangel. I didn't like it because we stopped, played and stopped again, but they have done very well. It's very nice. He is a player who, at his best level, contributes a lot to us. In duels Yangel is a top player. He can reach the rival goal, in defence he wins many balls, in the air and in second plays he is very good. When he has been good, he has always played. In our case he is different and we need him one hundred percent every game. I think he will do well at the game.
…ABOUT THE MATCH
It is a very difficult match. They are the best team at home by far. Yesterday he also played a great game. It's very complicated, we know. We are also a team that does things well and we may be able to win. They played very well yesterday. They are used to playing every three days and have a very top squad. They play with three centre-backs, but they can change all three and still be top. I think he has players to make a great lineup for Saturday.
…FIGHT FOR EUROPE
It is a reality of the Girona project. I am in this project and for me it is a spectacular thing. It is a reality now. Now there is the dream, which is to go to the Champions League. It is true that I arrived here three years ago, and being in Europe next year is an incredible feat for us. He says how well the club does things. We have to continue the same.