Simeone: "Hopefully we keep creating chances and become more clinical" | OneFootball

Simeone, in the press conference prior to the Alavés – Atlético match, analyzed the team’s situation after a poor start to the season in which they have only managed to secure one point out of a possible six. A calm Cholo Simeone, who, after the Champions League draw, made it clear that the only thing on the team’s mind is Alavés.

NAHUEL MOLINA

“Molina has been working very well since the start of preseason. He’s competing with Marcos and Marc. Pubill can also help us as a third center-back. I see him doing well, eager to help when it’s his turn. And that’s good for him and for the team.”

ADAPTING TO THE NEW SIGNINGS

“When there are so many new people, it’s difficult to give a rating, because any word can be interpreted however it suits. The team has worked well in these two matches. We have to keep growing and be more decisive in the key areas. Tomorrow we’re going to play against a team that does things very well, especially at home.”

POOR START TO THE LEAGUE

“Anything other than picking up points is not positive, especially for a team that has to occupy the position we do. We have to focus on the improvements I mentioned at the start and, above all, keep our composure. We have to face the match with the necessary calm.”

LAST-MINUTE SURPRISE IN THE TRANSFER MARKET?

“As always at the close of the transfer window, you have to wait until the last day. Anything can happen, whether it’s departures or arrivals. We’re always prepared and feeling the tension of the final days. We talk with Carlos Bucero and Miguel every day to see what might happen.”

HOW ARE YOU APPROACHING THE MATCH AGAINST ALAVÉS?

“It’s always good to keep improving, and that should lead to results, which is what we all live for. We’re going to compete against a tough opponent on a pitch that hasn’t been good for us… Five in the afternoon…”

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW

“The Champions League is very beautiful. The presentation was visually appealing. We’ll compete against important rivals and try to do our best.”

WHERE IS THE CEILING FOR THIS ATLETI?

“Both things can be compatible. We dream big, and the reality is that the coach hasn’t found the key in these two matches.”

CONCERN ABOUT LACK OF GOALS?

“At the start against Elche we had many goal-scoring chances. The final pass wasn’t accurate in some plays where we could have benefited with the finishers we had in the box. We need more presence in the area. Hopefully, we can always have as many goal chances as we did the other day. Sørloth, Giuliano twice, Julián—strangely, he didn’t have important chances. The team has shown goal-scoring opportunities that we couldn’t convert to win the match. The team has shown clear chances to win the match, and hopefully we can keep having that many chances and be more clinical.”

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