Simeone teases rotation against Real Madrid as Atlético injuries add up
The coach spoke before Sunday’s league derby
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during a press conference at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Picture date: Tuesday March 17, 2026. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty Images Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone spoke to the media ahead of the Madrid derby on Sunday night but gave little away in his pre-match press conference.
When asked whether Atlético would rotate, Simeone responded bluntly by saying, “to be honest, I don’t know yet. “Honestly, we’re thinking about where to position ourselves, in what situation, as you rightly say, continuing with the rotations we’ve implemented when we’ve had to play in the Champions League or the Copa del Rey and then in La Liga,” Simeone said. The coach added that “the truth is that (all the players) are really keen to play and they’re making it difficult for me because there’s a huge desire among everyone to take part in tomorrow’s match, and I hope to be as sharp as possible so I can make the right choice.
” Simeone on Juan Musso “Juan Musso has been doing a great job since he arrived, not just in that last match he played at Tottenham, but he’s been performing very well. Not only on the pitch but also in the dressing room as a man and a teammate in the role he’s been given. We’re very happy with him.
” 🧤Musso llega al Bernabéu sin haber encajado un solo gol en Liga. 4 partidos, 0 goles en contra. pic.