Diego Simeone was criticized by Filipe Luis who said his messages were “stressful” – International football – Sports

Filipe Luis, former player of Chelsea and from Atlético de Madrid, recognized that receiving messages from Diego Simeone when he was a rojiblanco player it was “stressful”.

The Brazilian gave an interview to the ‘Daily Mail’ prior to the dispute of the eighth finals Champions League between Chelsea and Atlético, admitting that now when he receives messages from the coach, he sees them as a friend, but they were “stressful” before that.

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Nevertheless, Filipe Luis He acknowledges that it was one of those messages that prompted him to leave Chelsea and return to Atlético.

“Simeone told me ‘come back, we’re going to win again and I need a winger like you. L.or I did and he said ‘see? you just play well for me. ‘It brought out the best in me. He knew every corner of my brain. ‘

Filipe Luis also assured that it is not easy to play for Simeone because “he doesn’t have heart”.

“He never says to himself” oh what a shame poor player, I have to do this or that. ” No. All he decides is to win, ”said the Brazilian.

“When he joined the team in 2011, Atlético was four points above relegation and became the champion of the Europa League that same season. That success has a name: Diego Simeone.”

EFE