the Brazilian Filipe Luis is considered one of the best left-backs in the history of the Athletic of Madrid. The player was one of the immovables of Diego Simeone for the last club titles and his departure was not an easy task for either him or the coach.
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The same footballer has reviewed his career for the white team – and reveals the worst quality that has the Argentine as DT.
” In every training session he asked for the maximum, he always asks for the maximum from everyone, but he is not really good at dealing with people. It is not easy for him to relate to the players. It is difficult for him to understand people’s personal characteristics, but from time to time his pride is swallowed up, ” he commented. Filipe Luis who now militates in the Flamengo.
The winger adds that the treatment is not the same for everyone: ” There have been several episodes such as those of Joao Félix with the bottle or Suárez who got angry after a change. Let’s say that with some players he has good friendly relations, with others he is more professional. He seems to get along well with everyone but he is not the best in that sense ”.
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And he added: ” Is Simeone able to deal with footballers? Somehow. But it’s not one of the best I’ve worked with in that regard. Tite (Brazil’s national team coach) is great at this, he makes everyone feel important and his ability to talk to the players is exceptional. ”
Although he said that a Simeone it is hard for him to relate to his footballers, the Brazilian recalled praising him: ” He believes in what he does. The eleven players have to work hard. You can change tactics in the middle of the game and it adapts very well to the rival. Sometimes I wish we had more possession, but what can I say? For Atlético he is the best coach there is ”.