Simeone: "I hope to help Julián continue being as hugely important as he continues to be for us"

Simeone spoke to the media on the eve of visiting Sevilla this Saturday.

'How the Julián case affects things. "I understand that all the questions will be about Julián; the club were very clear about what is going to happen. From a sporting standpoint, I hope to help him so that he can continue being as extremely important as he continues to be for us. I’m focused on Sevilla, where he will not be able to play against an opponent coming off winning both matches".'

Without forwards. "Alex's absence hurts us because he is extremely important for us and with Julián's situation it has a much greater impact. The team, through collective effort, tries to provide solutions. We are going to improve it collectively."

Ideal important forward. "Julián Alvarez and Sorloth".

Group atmosphere. "The team is working well, put in two good performances, and we are focused on having a good match".

Sevilla. "We see the characteristics of their coach and how he has started, and there will be a lot of energy in a stadium that always supports".

Personal situation. "They forgot to congratulate me on my 800 matches! I'm doing well, happy, where I've wanted to be for the last 15 years, where they have given me everything. I am grateful to the club, to the people, to the coaching staff, and to the legacy we are leaving. Very eager to compete".

'Getting Julián back, a challenge. "I understand the question and the follow-up question, but I think I have already explained my feelings. When I return to training I will do everything possible to make him feel as important as he has always been".'

'Cuti. "He needs his time to get back to his best form; we won't rush things until he feels, and we feel, that he can perform".'

'Can what happened with Julián be reversed? "In life, everything can be reversed as long as we have health".'