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, acknowledged that receiving messages from Diego Simeone when he was a red player, he was “stressful.”

The Brazilian gave a “Daily Mail” interview before the round of 16 Champions League between Chelsea and Atlético and admitted that now, when he receives messages from the coach, he sees them as a friend, but that before they were “stressed”.

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However, Filipe Luis He admits that it was one of those messages that led him to leave Chelsea and return to Atlético.

“Simeone told me, ‘Come back, we’ll win again, and I need a wing like you.’ ITor I did and he said “see? you’re just playing well for me. He 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 inima “.

“Never say to yourself, ‘Oh, what a pity, poor player, I have to do this or that.’ Not. All he will decide will be to win, “said the Brazilian.

“When he joined the team in 2011, Atlético were four points above relegation and made them Europa League champions in the same season. This success has a name: Diego Simeone.”

EFE