Koke confident Atletico Madrid could turn things around
Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke is confident that he and his teammates can turn things around after Wednesday’s defeat to Granada marked their fourth straight loss in LaLiga.
The defending champions is under increasing pressure after they suffered a shock 2-1 defeat against
Granadaat Nuovo Los Carmenes.
took the lead for
Diego Simeone
’s side after two minutes with a perfect low shot from the edge of the box, but
Darwin Machisscored the equalizer after 15 minutes.
completed Granada’s comeback in the second half to mount more pressure on Diego Simeone.
Despite their fourth straight defeats,
Kokewas confident that, with persistence, it is only a matter of time before the tables turn in Atleti's favor.
"The situation is difficult, especially because of the last two defeats,"
Koke said in quotes reported by
AS.
"We played good games and in two actions, we lost them.
"Today, the team has fought, given everything, and we cannot ask for more.
"Psychologically, the team has pulled forward and had chances. The victories are going to come because we are not going to stop trying."
are currently sitting fifth in the standings with 29 points after 18 games, 17 points behind leaders
Real Madrid, who beat
Athletic Bilbao2-1 later on Wednesday.
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