Simeone gained't rush Le Normand after mind trauma

by Anthony S. Hansen
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Atlético Madrid can not present a timeline for defender Robin Le Normand‘s return from a traumatic mind harm, supervisor Diego Simeone mentioned on Saturday.

“We nonetheless haven’t got a transparent concept about his return. The necessary factor is that he comes again nicely. That is the one factor we care about,” Simeone advised reporters on Saturday at a information convention forward of his aspect’s go to to Actual Betis in LaLiga.

The 27-year-old participant collided with Actual Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni late of their 1-1 draw on Sept. 29, and wanted medical consideration on the pitch.

Le Normand suffered a traumatic mind harm (TBI) with subdural haematoma, the membership confirmed earlier this month. He had made eight look since becoming a member of from Actual Sociedad within the shut season after profitable the Euros with Spain.

“As soon as he’s wholesome, he can begin anew with us like he has simply arrived having rested after profitable the European Championship,” Simeone mentioned.

Atlético have performed 4 video games throughout all competitions since Le Normand was sidelined, shedding twice, profitable as soon as and drawing as soon as, whereas conceding 9 targets.

Requested in regards to the crew’s poor defence following their 4-0 loss at Benfica and 3-1 residence loss to Lille within the Champions League, Simeone mentioned it got here right down to decisiveness.

“Each defence and offence prowess make you higher … however the actuality is decisiveness within the areas and the crew that’s higher in these conditions will all the time be the one nearer to profitable,” he mentioned.

Sunday’s opponents Betis, who’re seventh in LaLiga, have misplaced solely as soon as of their 5 residence matches this season, incomes 10 of their 15 factors from residence fixtures.

Simeone’s aspect are third in LaLiga with 20 factors, 4 behind second-placed Actual and 7 behind leaders Barcelona.

Requested if he could be following Atleti’s rivals Actual and Barcelona within the Clásico in a while Saturday, Simeone mentioned, “My ideas are irrelevant; what issues is giving worth and significance to the sport we’ve got to play tomorrow.

“We now have a tough, robust match towards a Betis aspect that performs higher every time.”

Atletico have determined to not promote tickets to a few of their supporters for 5 away video games in all competitions — together with their LaLiga video games at Betis and Mallorca — after sanctions from UEFA and the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF).

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