Simeone assures Atletico are nonetheless a piece in progress
Simeone assures Atletico are nonetheless a piece in progress


Diego Simeone mentioned his revamped Atletico Madrid facet are nonetheless a piece in progress and going by means of a transition interval as their new signings settle in.

After spending greater than €200million reinforcing the squad with signings like Julian Alvarez, Conor Gallagher and Robin Le Normand after a trophyless marketing campaign.

Atletico have began LaLiga with two wins and two attracts, and Simeone mentioned the crew are moving into the proper route, and he was not involved with outcomes as ups and downs are anticipated.

Coming off the again of a world break, Atletico are fourth within the LaLiga standings, 4 factors behind leaders Barcelona.

“We’ll face a troublesome process in LaLiga, particularly at first of the season, till our crew discover their rhythm, attain the shape that we all know we [can] obtain,” Simeone advised a press convention on Saturday.

“We’ve got many new gamers which have joined the crew, one thing that has not occurred within the final two seasons. However I’m not altering the target. I’m nonetheless hoping for the most effective outcomes.

“It might have been good if the brand new guys have been round right here, however clearly the nationwide groups name and everybody must go for 2 weeks.

“Our process right here is to attempt to make them really feel at residence as rapidly as doable to allow them to mix in and carry out on the degree that all of us need.

Simeone mentioned having too many gamers was an excellent drawback to have and that he was not fearful about selecting a beginning 11 as he’ll rotate his crew throughout a busy schedule, with seven video games between LaLiga and the Champions League within the subsequent three weeks.

“I see the group with enthusiasm, all of them wish to play and earn their house within the crew and are working laborious for that,” Simeone added.

“It’s troublesome to decide on who to play, however the variety of video games forward permits me to have contemporary gamers out there, coming in with a number of power and want.

“I wish to suppose recreation by recreation, and it doesn’t take me any additional away from Valencia. Sure, we’ve new gamers round, however I’m not altering that mentality and our goal, which remains to be hoping for the most effective consequence, recreation by recreation.”





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