Nine-time Spanish champions Atletico Madrid are struggling in La Liga this season with just 7 points from 10 games to sit in the drop zone sparking fears of another relegation like they suffered in 1999-2000.Atletico’s early season struggles have already seen manager Abel Resino sacked and replaced by former Getafe, Valencia and Benfica boss Quique Sanchez Flores.
Quique took over in late October and while the results have improved slightly, the worries still remain.
But Quique insists Atletico fans have nothing to fear and believes this side can turn it right around, stating upon his appointment on October 23; "I believe in this club and the aim is to see to it that moral returns.
"Atletico must qualify for the Champions League by the end of the season."
It was an ambitious statement from the new boss of a team languishing down the wrong end of the table with only the one league win to that point.
Make no mistake, this is a side struggling all over the pitch despite enjoying the services of several big names. Forlan fired Atletico into the ECL last year.
And we shouldn’t forget this is the team which has qualified for the UEFA Champions League in the last two seasons – no easy feat in Spain. There’s no doubt there is quality at the Vicente Calderon...continued
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