Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised the impact of his substitutes following his side’s 4-3 win over Sevilla in LaLiga.
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Simeone lauds his substitue behind Atletico win
Atletico rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the second half, thanks to Simeone’s substitutes.
Brazilian winger Samuel Lino made his mark, equalizing with a stunning long-range strike in the 79th minute.
Antoine Griezmann completed his brace, scoring four minutes into stoppage time to secure the victory.
Atletico Madrid now sit third with 35 points, one point behind Real Madrid and three behind leaders Barcelona.
The Argentine coach had nothing but praise for his substitutes, crediting them for helping the team become title contenders.
“The team is working very well as a unit. It makes me happy when those who are waiting enter into the match well. Because that’s the strength to stay in the game,” Simeone told a news conference.”
“They have all played since we started (the season) and they have played quite a lot, almost all of them. Some have made better use of the chances they’ve been given, others are trying to improve to get more.”
“Lino’s goal makes me happy because he’s been looking for it. Today he scored an important goal for the comeback and hopefully it will give him the confidence he needs.”
“Today the team made me very happy with the reaction they had with the substitutions.”
Atletico should remain cautious
Despite Atletico’s strong form, Simeone warns his team not to become complacent, as they have a long season ahead.
“In a long season, with so many games, with LaLiga, Champions League, Copa del Rey, Club World Cup, there are many games and obviously we are going to have to go through different stages,” he said.
“The most important thing is to be strong and to make sure that these situations do as little damage as possible.”
