Quique Sánchez Flores returns to Alavés after meniscus surgery
The Alavés coach spoke ahead of the Atlético clash: he’s waiting for the “definitive” medical go-ahead and wants the team to keep its energy.
Quique Sánchez Flores, Alavés head coach, spoke to the media 48 hours before hosting Atlético at Mendizorroza. The manager has been operated this week for a meniscus tear and said the adaptation has started: “Me rompí en verano la raíz del menisco… Nos hemos adaptado y dentro de poco estaré bien”. He wants to be able to run and train normally again.
Knee update
On his recovery timeline, he stressed that they won’t speculate until the final medical clearance: “Ville Koski… está evolucionando y las noticias son buenas. Hasta que no tengamos el alta definitiva no vamos a hacer cábalas”.
Atlético preview
Quique’s message for the match was clear: avoid uncomfortable moments that drain energy—“Vamos a intentar evitar ciertas cosas que sean incómodas”. He also highlighted Atlético’s physical edge: “Ellos físicamente tienen datos muy fuertes… va a ser peligroso”. He praised Simeone’s work and the way his side changes press intensity, saying: “Tiene una idea muy clara y estricta”.
The table matters
On expectations, he set a demanding standard: “Para hacer algo extraordinarios tenemos que ser ejemplares”. He also referenced last season as a warning: “En el momento que bajemos un poco el nivel, nos vamos a alejar de pasar una temporada feliz. Me niego a vivir una temporada como la pasada”. Source: MARCA.
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