Champions League: Atletico Madrid’s Axel Witsel grateful Santi Jimenez won’t play

After he touched “wood” at the table when asked about his team’s injuries with seven men missing for this Wednesday’s UEFA duel. Champions League against Feyenoord, Axel Witselmidfielder Atlético Madridstated that “the only good thing it’s this time Santiago Jimenez didn’t play.”

Axel Witsel.

This Wednesday “Chaquito” will be eliminated due to suspension against Atlético Madrid in the group stage match of the Spanish Championship. UEFA Champions League.

The Belgian explained this at a press conference before the match at the Civitas Metropolitano stadium.

I have played against many Dutch teams and they always have a ball possession style of play and a very good player on a technical level. “Champions”, as we know, are always special. There are no easy games. It’s always difficult. The only good thing is that this time Santiago Jimenez will not be there tomorrow.

Atlético lost seven people in the match: Jose Maria Jimenez, Stefan Savic, Memphis Depay, Reynildo Mandava, Thomas Lemar, Pablo Barrios and Caglar Soyunsu.

We are sad about this. It is also true that we have a lot of games and ultimately this does not help the player. But it is so. We must continue. We have a very important game ahead.

In its turn, Arne Slot, Feyenoord’s technical director stressed on Tuesday that he is most impressed by the Mexican goalscorer. Santiago Jimenez “It’s his personality and the fact that he’s a very good striker” that’s why he thinks it’s “normal that there’s interest from other teams.”

The coach of the Rotterdam club announced this at a press conference on Tuesday.

He doesn’t get distracted when he fails, he doesn’t get distracted when he gets criticized. For his age, Jimenez has a strong personality. It’s normal that there is interest from other teams.

Chaquito has scored 25 goals in his last 20 games and ten this season.

The Dutch strategist later added.

It is unpleasant when the strongest striker cannot play, but we also saw in training and, above all, during substitutions, that there are other players behind him who can also replace him.

Goalkeeper Justin Bidgelowinjured and will not be able to play in this Wednesday’s match.

Gernot TraunerFeyenoord’s captain also emphasized the importance of Jimenez.

Of course he is a very important player for us. He has scored a lot of goals in recent games. It’s sad that he can’t be with us, but we believe we have other players who can come in and play the best they can.

(according to information from EFE)

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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