[골닷컴, 상암] Reporter Lee Jeong-bin = “I believe that Korean fans will support us more than our opponents.”
Director Diego Simeone (Argentina) and Atletico Madrid (Spain) talked about the upcoming match at an official press conference held two days before the second leg of the Coupang Play Series against Manchester City (England) to be held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium at 8:00 pm on the 30th.
Atletico Madrid visited Korea as they participated in the Coupang Play Series at the invitation of Coupang Play. Domestic fans are paying attention to the team that threatens FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in the Spanish Primera Liga and has grown into a world-class powerhouse after Simeone took over.
The Atlético Madrid team, which landed in Korea through Incheon International Airport on the 25th, left a deep impression on domestic fans by showing active fan service from the arrival. Although they lost 2-3 in the first leg of the Coupang Play Series against Team K-League, Antoine Griezmann, Alvaro Morata, and Koke made a large number of key players and filled the stadium with the enthusiasm of the fans.
Atletico Madrid will reorganize their team for two days after facing Team K-League. Atletico Madrid, which has raised its sense of practice, prepares for the second leg of the Coupang Play Series with Man City on the 30th.
Coach Simeone said, “I believe that Korean fans will support us more than Man City in the game on Sunday. I hope the fans will be satisfied and enjoy the game,” he joked with a laugh.
When asked what Atlético Madrid can stand out compared to their opponent Man City, Simeone, who is building a team in Korea this summer, said, “It is the beginning of the pre-season. It’s hard to say who’s better at this point. It is important to move forward with the same idea.”
The match against Team K-League marked the debut of newcomers to the team, Chalar Sowinjy, Cesar Azpilicueta and Harvey Galan. Coach Simeone said, “It hasn’t been long since the players joined the team. Although they are in different positions, he will become a player who will help the team.”
Most of the players in the first leg of the Coupang Play Series participated, but some key players such as Marcos Llorente, Yannick Carrasco, and Jan Oblak did not play due to physical condition problems. Coach Simeone, who succeeded in warming up in the first match against Team K-League, showed a cautious reaction to the player management prior to the second match.
Coach Simeone said, “The team doctor will confirm and let you know. I will observe and decide from tomorrow. I will adjust the amount of training and deploy it.”
Meanwhile, when asked if he enjoyed Korean culture after visiting Korea, he said, “I didn’t have time to travel. Fans everywhere welcomed and respected us. Korea is a country with good manners. I plan to get to know you step by step with the remaining time.” He gave a thumbs up to Korean culture.
2023-07-28 08:37:16
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