Manzano to ring changes in Atletico’s next match – La Liga News
Atletico Madrid manager, Gregorio Manzano, has stated that he will change personnel in his starting eleven against Udinese on Thursday, October 20.
The Spanish capital based club will travel to Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia in their next UEFA Europa League group match.
Manzano commented that the hectic schedule put in place by the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Royal-95-c40387 Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has put him under pressure and hence, first team players will be rested.
"When we play these games, with barely 72 hours away to the next, there are two or three changes. I always insist that this issue will be constant over the time that players maintain a working level and intensity "he said at a news conference.
Manzano stated that such a schedule is taxing on the physical fitness of his players, and he hopes the players return to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 unscathed for their next match.
"Hopefully the team does not acknowledge the input of the players who come to drink because that is the objective, physical strength is maintained and that the work of the whole team does not suffer. Also, look for the best formula in the system Udinese
harm, "he added.
Manzano emphasized the psychological factor in the team's preparation. He stated that the squad has worked hard to get to this stage and are mentally prepared to face any situation.
The former Sevilla manager has urged his side to go into the match with all guns blazing, and should be hungry for goals against their worthy opponents. Maintaining possession will be key to their success and they should look to fight for it.
Manzano is happy with the performance of his players thus far, even though they have failed to score regularly in domestic competition. Atletico Madrid have managed only 8 goals in 7 matches, with all the goals coming in two league fixtures.
However, the tactician pointed out to their combined results in al competitions. Los Rojiblancos have lost only two of the thirteen matches they have played, a run of results that justifies the expenses incurred in the summer transfer window.
Manzano has reaffirmed his complete faith in his squad, and stated that they have the quality to progress from their group.
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