The Argentine coach spoke to the media prior to the match against Rayo
Simeone spoke again about Cristiano and said that he never spoke with him
Atlético de Madrid faces an important league match this Wednesday against Rayo Vallecano at the Metropolitano. After beating Athletic Club away from home (0-1) last Saturday, Atleti seeks to establish itself in the Third place with a victory in Madrid derby week to week
Diego Simeone appeared in pre-match press conference against Andoni Iraola’s team. One of the topics that the Argentine coach was asked about again was the rumors of the summer about him hypothetical signing of Cristiano Ronaldo for Atleti. “I never spoke to him. I explained it in the interview the other day and little else to comment. I don’t see myself directing Real Madrid in the same way that I don’t see Cristiano, with his hierarchy, ability, punch and goal is difficult, at AtléticoThe coach replied.
Over the reasons why he didn’t say anything in August, in the midst of a tsunami of rumors about a possible signing of the Portuguese with the rojiblancos, Simeone commented that, simply, “it didn’t seem definitive to say anything” and that he had “very clear ideas” of what the team wanted and needed. “I always like individual interviews more than general ones. Some ask you about tomorrow’s game and others about the controversy. You have to have the right temper to be able to be in both situations,” added the Atletico coach. “Today they came spicy”Simeone added in reference to the press conference.
Specifically about the match against Ray, the Argentine commented that a complicated team is expected in the Metropolitan. “We are going to face a very intense team, the best in centers, ball recoveries and we will find a team with many weapons, last season they were at a great level and they show no fear”, explained the ‘Cholo’.