Diego Simeone: “In November we were handed over to die while we were alive”

Diego Pablo Simeonetrainer Atletico Madridcelebrate the next rating Champions League, the eleventh in a row, and highlighted the merit of his team. “In November there was a doctor who consigned us to death and after six months we are alive,” Cholo said.

Simeone celebrated with the players on the field at the end of the match against Osasuna (3-0) because “it was a special day for the kids,” he said. “We were all children and we know how important and beautiful it is for children to see footballers. The team was able to respond to these boys,” he said.

“also I went out to celebrate to thank the people who brought back from December here with the team at the venue that has always made us so strong. When we are strong at home, the team grows. And finally, because in November they gave us up almost to death and we worked every day as a result of the team getting better and better. “The children followed us and today we are still alive,” Simeone added.

“For those who don’t give credit for eleven consecutive seasons qualifying for the Champions League, I’m not saying anything, they should wear the black suit for eight months and then tell me if it’s easy,” said the Argentine coach. .

Regarding his future at the club, The coach commented that he had another year on his contract and that he was linked to his presence in the Champions League. “We will talk like every year once the goal is achieved and we will look for the best for the team,” said Simeone.

“Because of the difficulty, one has to decide what to do. We had a good response from the footballers. They came back from the World Cup in a different way. They faced situations with a lot of responsibility. Everyone did their best to reach the final goal. It’s been a tough year. The first six months were very difficult, but today I am very happyBriefly.