{"id":38573,"date":"2024-12-15T01:47:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T22:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/?p=38573"},"modified":"2024-12-15T01:47:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T22:47:11","slug":"simeone-le-normand-will-get-his-chance-at-atletico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/15\/simeone-le-normand-will-get-his-chance-at-atletico\/","title":{"rendered":"Simeone: Le Normand Will Get His Chance at Atl\u00e9tico"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-a:r1227846134027688206-content\" class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Atl\u00e9tico Madrid coach Diego Simeone confirmed on Saturday that defender Robin Le Normand will have more playing time after missing two matches following a severe head injury.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Le Normand, who joined Atl\u00e9tico from Real Sociedad in July, returned to action in a 3-1 Copa del Rey victory against Cacere\u00f1o earlier this month. However, the 28-year-old defender has been on the bench for the last two games\u2014against Sevilla in La Liga and Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League\u2014without playing.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Speaking to reporters, Simeone said:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;Robin is an amazing defender, and there are players giving their all to compete for the same position. He\u2019s working hard to earn his chance. His moment will come; we need everyone.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Antoine Griezmann and new signing Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez have shone in recent matches, with Griezmann scoring 11 goals and providing six assists across all competitions this season, while \u00c1lvarez has netted 12 goals.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Simeone praised the duo:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;They\u2019ve improved their understanding and developed a strong partnership. When (\u00c1ngel) Correa or (Alexander) S\u00f8rloth join, the team becomes more complete offensively. We have four key forwards, and we need the best from all of them.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Atl\u00e9tico Madrid, currently third with 35 points from 16 matches, has won ten consecutive matches across all competitions. They host 15th-placed Getafe at the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Trailing league leaders Barcelona by three points, with a game in hand, Simeone stressed the importance of focus:<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">&#8220;The only way to handle things is through hard work and commitment. At the end of the day, it\u2019s just a match, and anything can happen. I\u2019ve always viewed Getafe as a highly competitive team with a clear game plan. Their coach makes them competitive no matter their position in the table. We can\u2019t expect an easy or straightforward match.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atl\u00e9tico Madrid coach Diego Simeone confirmed on Saturday that defender Robin Le Normand will have more playing time after missing two matches following a severe head injury. Le Normand, who joined Atl\u00e9tico from Real Sociedad in July, returned to action in a 3-1 Copa del Rey victory against Cacere\u00f1o earlier this month. 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