Atletico Madrid Coach Quique Flores Demands Players Keep Feet On Ground Following Sporting Gijon Mauling

Long season ahead for Colchoneros...

By Paul Madden

Quique Sanchez Flores, Atletico de Madrid (Getty Images)
Atletico Madrid coach Quique Sanchez Flores has demanded that his players keep their feet on the ground following their four goal demolition of Sporting Gijon in their opening Primera Liga fixture at the Vicente Calderon.

A Diego Forlan brace and goals from Jurado and Simao sent los Colchoneros on their way to a magnificent win but Flores was cautious of the long season his side face.

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It's going to be a tough season, very difficult, there are many objectives along the way but it's important that players are energetic and enjoying themselves. We have not had a complete game, but a good game. We are happy with how we play, have fun and we're comfortable with what we do,"he was quoted assaying afterwards by Marca.

"We must stand with our feet on the ground. I know how this world moves and how difficult it is. While some enjoy, I try to keep our feet on the ground. We are well aware of the reality and with great humility, hope that we can keep this energy, which is fundamental. "

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