Atletico de Madrid vs Sevilla preview - Thiago - We need more time

Atletico Madrid midfielder Thiago says his side need time to rebuild as they look to rediscover the form that swept them to an improbable Primera Division title last season.

Diego Simeone's men returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Almeria on Wednesday night and will be put to the test again by resurgent Sevilla on Saturday night.

Atletico go into the game in fourth place - two points behind Unai Emery's in-form side, who have won their last five games in all competitions.

Thiago told his club's official website: "Last year we rose to a very high level and everybody expects that to continue and so do we.

"We know there have been many departures and arrivals and a team is not built every night. But the will to win is there and that ambition and enthusiasm will lead us to where we want to be."

Simeone could have Mario Mandzukic back from a broken nose while Cristian Rodriguez is also pushing for a return following a calf injury.

Sevilla boss Emery insists he is relishing the prospect of taking his side to the daunting surroundings of the Vicente Calderon as they look to maintain their stunning start to the season.

Those five straight wins - including a comfortable 2-0 win over Feyenoord in their Europa League opener - have turned attention on his side but Emery is refusing to get carried away.

Emery said: "Atletico with Simeone in charge challenge you a lot but I'm attracted to these games because we can measure our capabilities.

"The fact that we are above Atletico at the moment doesn't matter. The position in the table is now worthless - but our aim is to win and get better every day."