Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone explains decision to start Diego against Chelsea

Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has explained why he started Diego in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg draw against Chelsea. The Brazilian, who scored against Barcelona in the quarter-finals, was surprisingly selected ahead of David Villa. “I wanted to have more options in midfield [by starting Diego there], to assist [Diego] Costa,” Simeone […]
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2014-04-23 02:49:00

Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has explained why he started Diego in Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final first leg draw against Chelsea.

The Brazilian, who scored against Barcelona in the quarter-finals, was surprisingly selected ahead of David Villa.

“I wanted to have more options in midfield [by starting Diego there], to assist [Diego] Costa," Simeone told UEFA.com. "I think we"re looking for alternatives. [José] Sosa did well, Arda [Turan] did well. 

"In the end it was 0-0. It was an intense game with everybody fighting to get through to the final, but Chelsea have the advantage with this draw."