Simeone: The team is in an important stage and the lineup changes frequently. Atletico Madrid has been innovating itself for 15 years.

In the second round of La Liga, Atletico Madrid will face Elche at home. Before the game, Atletico Madrid coach Simeone accepted an interview with the media.

How to inspire the team's fighting spirit at the welcome party?

"The sense of responsibility is always growing. Through the team's hard work, we will show competitiveness, as I said yesterday when I talked with the fans on the court. This is a very beautiful ceremony. What I mentioned in the opening conversation is extremely wonderful about the club's goal of developing the club around the world. We are deeply honored and happy to be able to participate in this growth process. Since then, it is our responsibility to promise to resonate with the performance of the fans and the team."

How to deploy after Baenna's injury? What are your expectations for this game?

"We understand Elche's characteristics and the coaching style of their coach. He performed well in the Spanish Second Division and created a football with both dedication and good skills and tactics. I expect him to continue to adhere to the original system and try to implement the concept in this game. Based on our conditions, we will strive to control the game in areas that we believe can create threats."

How is the team's condition after the defeat last week?

"I think they are in good shape, consistent with my expectations. We played a game with many highlights, and of course there are some things that need improvement. I look forward to the two sides dedicating a high-intensity showdown. The opponent advocates offensiveness and high-quality football, which will require us to do our best."

What message did you convey to the team?

"It is basically consistent with the work priorities since the early stage of pre-season preparation: clarifying goals, focusing on yourself, continuing to grow, and firmly believing in the sense of security given to us by the team. All of this should be reflected in the game."

Have you repeatedly considered the substitution decisions for playing? What are your experiences?

"I can't explain every substitution adjustment. Sollot was discomfort at the time and had only trained once or twice alone, so we decided to let Baena start, but he was also injured against Newcastle and was discomfort against Espanyol. Apart from that, I can't explain it every day because of limited time. Substitutions were an active decision, but the team failed to fulfill the effects of these adjustments. In the 70th minute, Rugery and Laspadori could have expanded the score to 2-0, but failed to grasp it. The opponent scored a goal that caused us to lose a game that shouldn't have lost. But in the future we will also win some games that would have lost, and football will always be like this."

How do you feel when you hear the cheers of the Metropolitan Stadium?

"Excited. After a long period of time, receiving unconditional support from fans has allowed me to shoulder a mission that is more important than I already have. I know that the team is in an important stage, with frequent lineup changes, 7 players this season and 6 players last season. This is an important growth process. Excellent players need time to adapt, and I hope the shorter this cycle, the better. The important thing is to make fans identify with what they see on the court."

How is Gimenes' condition?

"When the medical team determines that he has the conditions for returning to the team, it is good news. Gimenes is crucial. He is one of the captains. We urgently need him and are waiting for the time to get him back to the lineup."

How many changes do Atletico Madrid need to make to regain trust?

"I'm not sure if the word 'change' should be used, but 'self-innovation' is inevitable. I have been here for 15 years and have always tried to innovate myself. I think that reality has its own objective laws than those who only know how to monologue and appear in times of difficulties."