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Courtois, "Simeone wants us to work with a lot of dynamics and intensity like we did in Malaga"
"It's good to do a good job defensively because we had conceded a lot of goals and Malaga only created two chances"
Thibaut Courtois was asked to appear before the media after the morning session on Tuesday at the Ciudad Deportiva de Majadahonda. The Belgian goalkeeper spoke of the team's defensive work, new methods of Simeone and the possibility of winning the Ballon d'Or in Belgium, after having a great season with Genk, together with the former champions in his country.
For starters, he was asked about the new coach Simeone. The Atletico keeper said "the coach wants the team to work with a lot of dynamics and intensity, with good organisation like we did against Malaga."
Regarding the strong physical work being carried out in this new phase with the Argentine coach, Courtois says that "there are many games and we need to be strong for the games to play one hundred percent."
Regarding the defensive work, a topic that is the new coach is focusing on, Courtois says, "I think it's good because we had conceded a lot of goals in recent games and against Malaga they only created two chances. I think it's better that way because if we do not conceded a goal at any time, we win by scoring one goal."
He then spoke about his future. He is on loan from Chelsea and the keeper points out that "if I want a second year, Chelsea will ask me. But now we are in January and have time to decide if I want a second year or not. I like Madrid and Atletico Madrid, it’s a very good club and I have made many friends. If I could play a second year here, for me it would be good."
As for Chelsea, he said: "Chelsea facilities are new and are very good, but I think Atletico will have a new stadium and a new Sports City. Everything will be fine here too."
The Atletico goalkeeper is looking to win the Belgian Golden Ball. Courtois said that "I can win a prize because it is valued around the year 2011. I played part of this year in Belgium, the first half of the year I played very good.” |
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