Frankfurt coach talks about Champions League vs Atletico Madrid: I hope to play against the opponent, but we will first stabilize the defense

Frankfurt coach Dino Topmore expressed his views on the related topics of the game at the pre-match press conference in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid. How is the

team feeling at the moment? The team feels good and the players are in good shape. I'm very excited personally, too. This is our second Champions League game this season and it will be a meaningful battle for us, and we can draw valuable experience from it.

Does the Madrid Derby bring you a warning?

We certainly followed that derby. For the past decade and even longer, Atletico Madrid has always been one of Europe's top teams and has always appeared in the Champions League as a champion. Their usual intensity of the game, as well as the momentum conveyed by the court and coaches, all require us to be prepared to withstand the huge pressure. They always try to control the game and suppress their opponents, and we know clearly that this will be one of the hardest hard bones to crack. We must be foolproof, keep calm, concentrate and achieve our best.

Considering the number of goals scored by both sides, will this be an open offensive battle?

Of course, we hope the game will be open. Of course, we are very clear that we are away, which is not only a matter of creating opportunities, but also a test of the overall strength of the team. This weekend's game has already shown us how strong they are, so we have to keep our defense firm while trying to find opportunities to cause trouble for them. However, their defense is very solid and it is not easy to create opportunities. This game will be a great opportunity to test our quality.

Regarding the team's tactical deployment?

I won't go into the tactical details in depth. Last Saturday's game, we performed well in both offense and defense for 70 minutes, but after leading the score and the situation was comfortable, some of the substitution adjustments we made were not evaluated in place, and we have taken responsibility for this. The key to tomorrow is to keep the whole game focused so that we have a chance to win, or at least hold on.

How do you evaluate Simeone?

He is an extraordinary coach who coached the team for so long and always inspires the team's best time and time again. His personality is also very charming, real and unpretentious, and always loyal to himself. You can feel that he is passionate from beginning to end and successfully injects the mentality of South American players into the team.

How do you evaluate player Bucart?

I don't want to over-reward him, but he has indeed been well integrated into the team. He also needs to form some tacit understanding and automated cooperation at the tactical level, but we will gradually adjust these. Importantly, he is popular here and scored goals. He is very devoted in our system, plays extremely focused, and gives all his all in one-on-one. I think he is taking on the role of leader step by step, although he still needs to find his position.

How do you view the two sides of the team?

I think we've been out of that big ups and downs for a while, but we do have some extreme games. I always say that I would rather win 5-4 than win 1-0. Although I might have to rethink this sentence after last Saturday’s game (laughs). But I just like playing offensive football that fans enjoy, even if it sometimes costs us to lose the ball.

Did Alvarez reach the level of Yamal and Mbappe?

They are all top players in the world, and Spider-Little is in the same ranks. Don't forget that he is a world champion player. Each player has his own characteristics and level.

What are Atletico Madrid's weaknesses?

I won't reveal too much here, but they are a team that has been at the highest level for a long time and will surely perform best. The Champions League stage is magical and brings extra motivation, so we are very excited and ready.

What are the differences in the level of the Champions League?

In the Champions League, all teams will improve their technical level because this is the highest level of stage. We will face a team with experienced, top-notch strength and compact formation. The biggest difference in the game is reflected in the players' technical abilities.

What will happen if Simeone is unable to command on the sidelines?

As for Simeone's influence, even if he is not on the sidelines, he will definitely convey all the instructions clearly to ensure that the team implements the established tactics. So, I don't think his absence on the spot will be a key factor in determining the direction of the game.