Diego Simeone insists the only way Atletico Madrid can end their current slump is through hard work.
The Argentinian leads his side into Champions League action on Tuesday against Monaco looking to turn around a poor start to the season, as they have picked up just five points from their opening four La Liga games.
Such an underwhelming return has already seen them fall seven points behind league leaders Barcelona, but Simeone says he has seen enough to suggest Atleti are moving in the right direction.
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"We have had ups and downs, with good match passages," he said at his pre-match media conference.