Griezmann Will Reveal His Future Himself, and I’m Happy with the Victory
Simeone: Griezmann Will Reveal His Future Himself, and I’m Happy with the Victory
Simeone stated in his remarks after the match that the team played a strong game, asserting: ‘I don’t link this match to the final; the opponent had many players who could start as regulars, but we played the match we needed to play today.’
The Argentinian coach continued: ‘I am very happy with what the team presented; the match was very good. We pressed throughout the match on the opponent’s field and created a large number of opportunities along with the three goals we scored.’
Simeone added: ‘What I like most is the flood of opportunities we created, along with the energy provided by the players who participated from the bench.’
Simeone talked about player Nicolas Gonzalez, saying: ‘I am happy for him. He spent a long time trying to recover and looked like he had played his whole life at Atletico Madrid, but he suffered an injury and has not yet been able to give his all.’
He added: ‘This energy he provides is exactly the energy of the player we sought to sign.’
About Griezmann’s role within the team, Simeone said: ‘Griezmann is a crucial and very important player for us, and I hope he continues to provide what he wants for the team.’
The Atletico Madrid coach also discussed the future of the French player, saying: ‘Such matters are best spoken about by the player himself and explained as he wishes.’
He added: ‘I love him and his family very much, and he will decide when to talk about his future.’
Regarding forward Alexander Sorloth, Simeone said: ‘I repeat what I said before about him; when he is in this decisive state, he gives us a lot.’
He continued: ‘He is a player different from everyone, different from Lookman, Griezmann, and Julian.’
He also spoke about defender Jose Maria Gimenez, saying: ‘This is the level we need from him, and it is what his position within the team requires.’
When asked if he knows Griezmann’s future, Simeone replied: ‘I am Diego Simeone, not Antoine Griezmann.’
He added: ‘The opponent scored two great goals, but the team continued to press and create opportunities, and the substitutions gave the team more vitality.’
He continued: ‘We achieved a very important victory, and the team is working with great enthusiasm, and we need all the players.’
He concluded his remarks by saying: ‘We hope to continue playing matches to make our fans happy, who were pleased today.’
He also pointed to one of the match’s goals, saying: ‘I am happy firstly for Nicolas Gonzalez because he works wonderfully and helps the team a lot.’
He added: ‘On the other hand, Griezmann’s backheel pass was fantastic.’
He concluded his talk about the French player by saying: ‘The most important thing is when Antoine can speak and say what he feels, and then surely people will be happy.’
