Simeone on the episode starring Félix: ″ They have to ask you … ″

The Atlético coach devalued the situation.

The moment when João Félix was substituted in the Spanish derby and did not hide his irritation was one of the striking images of the Spanish derby. After the meeting, Diego Simeone was questioned about the episode, devaluing it.

“You have to ask him why he was angry. I’m not in the minds of the players. It’s normal for these situations to happen in football, because the players want to play and win. I don’t value anything. Everything is normal. The players want to. play the 90 minutes, “said the Argentine.

“I tried to have cooler people up front. The game was breaking down in Madrid’s favor. We tried to compete better. We couldn’t find that goal that would allow. As for João, I understand and even share that opinion, because I played and I know that When we go out we want to give more and we want to stay in the game. You have to ask the players who are upset. Who can be clear in the explanation is who acts like that. I can’t explain, I can say what I think, “said Simeone.