Atletico Madrid coach, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 against France in the World Cup qualifier.
The Argentine coach came to the support of his player after he was criticized for his poor positioning which led to France’s late equalizer against Spain.
Simeone feels that the press are being too critical of his player and that they should not only pick out the negatives but also acknowledge the positives.
“http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 did equalise,” pointed out the Argentine.
The Atletico coach admitted that such things happen in football and the critics should always see the full picture.
“Such situations can happen, but you have to see the play that he prevented for Spain too,” he continued.
International breaks are always a headache and bone of contention for club coaches.
Atletico Madrid left winger, Arda Turan, has returned with a sprained ankle and it will keep him out of action for quite some time.
He sustained the injury when he was on duty for his national side, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Turkey-c3026, in the World Cup qualifiers. The 25-year-old is now doubtful for Atletico Madrid’s away encounter with Real Sociedad on Sunday.
“In principle our doctor is talking to the Turkish staff and tomorrow we will see how the player is,” Simeone explained.
Atletico Madrid have performed exceptionally so far. They are going into this fixture after six consecutive wins from the opening seven games in La Liga this season.
Still, their Argentine coach, Simeone, knows that they are in for a tough game and he is not taking anything for granted.
“This is going to be a tough game and very difficult, but important,” he admitted.
Finally, the 42-year-old coach admitted that the international break was also a blessing in disguise for him as he was able to see his son play and score for Argentina’s under-20 team which won against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chile-c2871.
“It is a joy for me as a father. In addition I got to see my kids in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841,” he concluded.
Atletico Madrid will be hoping to continue their run of good performances in La Liga when they play against Real Sociedad on Sunday, October 21.
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