Simeone: I have patience, the season is long and you have to remain calm LaLiga Santander - Atletico Madrid Reflected on the months ahead

Diego Simeone is expecting a difficult game away to Huesca on Saturday, but the Atletico Madrid boss remains calm in the build-up.

Atleti fell out of the Copa del Rey in midweek and will be keen to bounce back against LaLiga Santander's bottom side, but Simeone won't be taking anything for granted.

"Do you remember when they asked me what I was asking for from the Three Kings?" Simeone said at his pre-match press conference.

"I said patience and energy and, well, I have it.

"I am calm, the season is long, you have to wait while sitting with calm."

Atletico will have five academy players involved in their matchday squad on Saturday and Simeone believes they are ready.

"We trust the boys from the youth academy to come with us tomorrow," he said.

"We know them from pre-season and they already know what it takes to compete.

"They are here because they can play and if they do play they will do very well."

Huesca are rooted to the bottom of the table, but Simeone isn't taking them lightly.

"The game will be tough, with the circumstances that surround the game and their needs in the league" he said.

"Huesca have grown with the change of coach and I'm not expecting anything other than a tough game."

The match kicks off at 18:30 CET on Saturday.