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"The players are the ones that play, Bielsa and I are on the outside" - Atletico coach Simeone
The efficient Argentine denied claims that he and his counterpart will have a direct influence on the outcome of Wednesday's Europa League final.
Diego Simeone recognized that although Marcelo Bielsa is an important figure for Athletic Bilbao, it will be the players who decide the outcome of the final of the Europa League on Wednesday."The players are the ones that play and we are only on the outside. Like I have always said, I have great admiration for Bielsa, and great memories. He is a great professional," Simeone declared to the press.
The Argentine coach, who lifted the UEFA Cup as a player with Inter Milan, is conscious that in order to win matches of this nature, experience is very important, because the players who are more accustomed to fighting for big things know how to deal with the added pressure and the nervousness better than those who lack experience.
Atletico Madrid boss Simeone expects a "tough" Europa League semi-final against Valencia
'El Cholo' is eagerly awaiting what he believes will be an extremely stiff all-Spanish affair at the Vicente Calderon on Thursday.
Diego Simeone expects his side to be in for an extremely difficult contest when they battle with Valencia in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday.Simeone is well aware of the threat posed by opponents Valencia but believes his team can obtain the desired result if they manage to maintain their concentration throughout the entire ninety minutes.
"It will be a tough match, we have to play serious and to win the game in the best possible manner," said Simeone.
The Argentine praised both sides by stating: "They are two teams that give their all almost always and they know exactly what they are playing for."
Atletico Madrid's Simeone expects "very tough" Europa League clash against Besiktas
El Cholo won't be taking any chances when Los Rojiblancos travel to Istanbul to take on Besiktas on Thursday.
Diego Simeone, the Argentine coach of Atletico Madrid, believes his team's Europa League round of 16 clash with Besiktas in Istanbul will be very complicated, despite the fact that Los Rojiblancos come into the game with a two-goal advantage, after having beaten the Turks 3-1 at the Vicente Calderon in the first leg of the tie.Simeone admitted that his team may have a significant advantage, but that they have to play their hearts out because there is still a long way to go.
"What we saw last week in the game between Arsenal and Milan has taught us that the Cup is unpredictable and, no matter the result, the teams who play at home in the second game are always alive.
Diego Simeone is presented as the new coach of Atletico Madrid
The former Argentina captain promises big things at the Vicente Calderon.
Diego Simeone promised to help Atletico Madrid relive its glory days upon his official presentation as the new coach of the club at the Vicente Calderon stadium on Tuesday.Simeone, 41, was brought in to replace Gregorio Manzano after Atletico's horrendous start to the season, where not only do they lie in 10th place in La Liga but last week were knocked out of the Copa del Rey at the hands of third-tier Albacete.
"I like an aggressive team. I want to see a strong team, a team which is committed and quick on the break. These are things which Atletico fans have always liked and which they identify themselves with for the love of this shirt," Simeone stated to the press during his first news conference as the coach of the club.
Alfio Basile to become the new coach of Racing Club for the fourth time
The former Argentina boss will be hoping for a successful fourth stint at La Academia.
Alfio Basile has accepted to replace Diego Simeone as the new coach of Racing Club. The former Argentina boss is expected to sign a one-year deal with the popular Avellaneda club on Wednesday."I'm travelling to Buenos Aires to finish the final details, which are only minor and don't put the negotiations under any risks, so that we can say that Alfio will return to Racing, " Norberto Recassens, the agent of the coach, affirmed to Telam.
Recassens left his vacations momentarily, so that he could travel to the Argentine capital to come to an agreement with Racing over the minor details left in the contract, in order to speed up the hiring process.