Resino Criticises FIFA And Untimely Internationals

Atleti are fuming that international friendlies will impact on their Champions League preparation.

Aug 10, 2009 8:49:52 PM

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Abel Resino, Atletico de Madrid

Atletico Madrid coach Abel Resino has lashed out at FIFA for the timing of international friendlies in the run up to the club's Champions League qualifier against Panathinaikos on Wednesday, August 19.

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Resino must prepare for the first-leg clash without several key first-team players who are away on international duty this week.

"It's alien to us - a calendar imposed by FIFA that clubs must respect but it's awkward because as a team we cannot afford to take risks," said Resino.

According to AS, the Rojiblanco coach said that it was "important" to be prepared for the Champions League. While he admitted that he was pleased with his team's pre-season campaign, he acknowledged that there was work to be done.

"Every day we improve more and more, we need time to get the team in shape," he said.

Paul Madden, Goal.com

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