A former Atlético de Madrid spoke of Simeone\'s most obsessive side: “He called me while he slept” Infobae
Since his return to Atlético Madrid as technical director, Diego Simeone made a real revolution. Under his command, the Colchonero became a candidate in all the competitions he plays and won 8 titles (one Copa del Rey, two Leagues, one Spanish Super Cup, two Europa League and two European Super Cup).
During an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, defender Kieran Trippier gave in great detail what it is like to work under the leadership of Cholo. The newcastle winger of England's Premier League said that “There were times when I was in bed, already asleep, and he called me on the phone. It's crazy, I've never experienced it with another coach. He was talking to me about things that could be improved and I was trying to sleep. I got random text messages, phone calls from him talking about football. There you see he's obsessed. He's an amazing coach. Emotional is the word.”
The footballer, who during his time in the Spanish capital played 86 matches and provided 11 assists, thanked the Argentine strategist for the knowledge shared with him: “He is crazy about football. His documentary shows perfectly what every day is like. He is an amazing coach and I am very fortunate to have worked with him because I learned a lot.”
“The practices were devastating, crazy. He's one of those trainers who wants you to run and walk through a brick wall for him. If you don't work hard, you're going to stay out. He doesn't care how good you are or what your name is. You have to run. In training it doesn't matter if it's the warm-up or the rondos, if you don't do everything the right way it will let you know. It's exactly the same as in the band. It's relentless, but incredible.”
Trippier, with a past in Burnley and Tottenham, remarked the confidence that Cholo gave him during his stay at the albirroja institution: “I admire him and everything comes from respect. Everyone respects him, because he respects his players. He trusts his players a lot. You build that relationship on the training ground and it's amazing. The most important thing is how he is with the players when they don't play. He is very intense with them the day after the games and there he earns their respect. I learned a lot from him.”
“He made it clear to me when I arrived that I wanted my defense to improve and he worked with me very hard in training. Even beyond the hour. He stayed with me after training. I respect him a lot for that. He worked with me for hours and that made me more mature as a person. I hope that now I can help Newcastle”, he concluded.
The right-back, who is currently off the field due to injury, had a promising start at the Magpies, with two goals in five appearances.
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