Diagnosis

‘We allow the fear to let our rivals in right at the end, every time,’ stated Dr. Diego Simeone today. ‘Winning appears easy, but it’s not.’

Estudiantes play River this coming weekend, and given that the champions currently lie third Simeone may be being a little harsh on himself – no-one seriously expected Estudiantes to be challenging for a second straight title – but the point’s valid, and it’s typical of the personality he had as a player. Given that River seem to have the opposite problem – not so much a fear of the opposition as a fear of themselves – what’s likely to happen this weekend? It’s anyone’s guess…

Diego Simeone is not actually a doctor.