Atletico Madrid midfielder Jose Antonio Reyes feels that there is enough quality in the side to forget their problems suffered so far this season, and push for a place in the top four.
The 2010 Europa League winners surrendered their title with a whimper, being eliminated at the group stages of this year's tournament, and are currently trailing Valencia by two points in the race for the Champions League positions.
Former Arsenal and Real Madrid winger Reyes believes that the team is capable of putting together an unbeaten run in the second half of the campaign in order to grab that coveted place among Europe’s elite.
He stated, “In this season so far we have had our ups and downs, but we are only two points behind the Champions League places, which is our goal. We had a bad week with defeats against Aris and Espanyol, but we are a strong team and we can overcome the bad times.
“It is very difficult to be on top of your game for the entire season, to a good standard, and all teams go through ups and downs. We have made mistakes, but we are working together to turn them around.
“We still have a lot of the season ahead, and we know we can do things very well. We should not rush. We are working on it and want to return to the league with great strength.”
Reyes also said that he hopes to remain fit and available for the team in the year ahead, adding, “I want to improve, I like the fans to be happy with my work, but I must be demanding of myself and keep improving with Atletico. I want to stay here and live through more success.”
We Are Strong Enough To Overcome Our Problems - Atletico Madrid Winger Jose Reyes
