Simeone on Galán, Reinildo, Lemar, the starting eleven, and Leganés

Atlético de Madrid

Is it becoming increasingly difficult to set up a starting lineup?

"We have a squad available to try to have them all well. That's what the coaching staffs are dedicated to. We work according to what we believe for each match."

Lemar, who is part of that Unit B, had minutes in the Copa del Rey match against Elche, how do you see him?:

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Lemar
600.000€?

J20

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J19

-

J18

-

J17

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J16

MD

00

"I don't value the term Unit B, it's not a good assessment. I see the group in general, with players who have more minutes and fewer. We are very happy for him. He is a player who continually shows us what it means to start again, to work again, and to try again, with injuries that didn't allow him to progress. The other day when he came on, I was very happy because we needed him."

Reinildo

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Reinildo Mandava
700.000€+10.000€?

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Javi Galán
3.220.000€-20.000€?

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5

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2

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10

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2

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DF

20

"We haven't discussed anything with Bucero or Miguel. Just like Galán didn't play before, now Reinildo is going through that stage. He is very noble, he knows about this situation, and he is committed to the team 100%. I am calm for when we need him."

In this winning streak, how can the group manage a poor result?

"What we have to experience is the moment. More than anyone, we live match by match. We have to enjoy this situation knowing our victories and from what happens, work according to what is needed. Previously, it's impossible to comment on a situation. Tomorrow we play against an opponent who is strong at home, whose coach does a great job, who manages the games very well. It will be a tough match. I can't imagine anything else."

What do you think of the incident in the Copa match between Madrid and Celta?

"I didn't watch yesterday's match. I was told about incidents that happened as they have been for a hundred years. I don't know what surprises them..."

Analysis of Leganés

"I see a dangerous team, at home, we had a lot of effort to carry the game forward. The coach works very well, and that is to be valued because it is evident in what his team proposes. They had an important victory in the Copa and victories always generate motivation."

What do you say to those who claim that the match-by-match approach is not ambitious enough?

"Yes, sure, it's not ambitious enough..."

Can you compete despite the fact that in the last hundred years, the same incidents always happen with Madrid?

"Yes, because everyone competed a hundred years ago and continues to compete. It's possible."