Yamal is an Amazing Player, and We Cannot Predict the Match Outcome
Simeone said about Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal: “He is an excellent player, capable of making a difference, and we cannot predict what he will do.”
The Argentine coach continued regarding the possibility of a heavy defeat: “We cannot decide that, I cannot answer such a question because we are not fortune-tellers.”
About his feeling as a player before becoming a coach, Simeone said: “No, I gave everything as a player and I have nothing to offer on the field now, but I told the players that these matches are great and must be played with faith and determination.”
On reaching another final in the Copa del Rey, he added: “When we reach March and compete for everything, the possibilities of fear and opportunities appear, we are in the place we want to be.”
Simeone spoke about the psychological aspect of the match: “As we do in every match, we talk about everything, about the match, about the situations, and about how to manage them in the way we want to make a difference.”
About the match plan and playing style, Simeone explained: “We imagine the match as we always do against any opponent, with the same thinking, we know their strengths, our capabilities, and there is nothing more than that.”
He touched on the importance of the player Musso within the team, saying: “He is an important player in the dressing room, his personality is strong, and he has the energy and vitality to help the team.”
On managing the return match against Barcelona, he continued: “We will face a very strong opponent, playing with an open attacking style, with excellent players and great teamwork, and it is among the strongest in Europe.”
