“The destination is usually just around the corner. But what it doesn't do is home visits,” wrote Carlos Ruiz Zafón. At Atlético this time, however, because he returns to his home 105 days later. 105 days of pandemic, confinement, farewells, sadness, ruminating those words, football, Champions, as if they were stones. And when he does, come back, he's there where he wanted, 4th, two days after LaLiga restarted. While their rivals (Getafe, Real …) do not appear, the Cholo accelerates. Although today it will be difficult before Valladolid (follow the match live on AS.com). Look and not see those who are always and accompanying, the faithful fans, more than a player 12. Yesterday Cholo took his boys to train there, to the stadium. To relocate, to prepare for today.
He needs them all and he has them all (except Felipe and Vrsaljko). It was seen in the North. Five changes, another game. Among all his men, one, Llorente's, turned into a Ronaldo Nazario when passing through his hands. Three goals in three games. An importance at the height of capital player of the team, Don Koke. Since returning from injury, Atleti has not lost. They were, with João and Lodi, the names of the win in The Sadar.
Simeone, protected by the walls of his house, tried his plans before a Valladolid that costs him, this one by Sergio. There will be rotations, there is no other, matches every three days require. Beautiful could start, Thomas can'tCosta would remain in the lead, Morata would expect.
Changes in Valladolid
Valladolid will travel in the day to Madrid with the plan to add. He did not walk far a year ago. And it will do so with many changes. He is 15th and with four more points against direct rivals. There will be rotations: Sergio could give step to a new defense (Porro, Olivas, Sánchez and Carnero) with the debut of Matheus ahead and the youth squad Miguel in the lead. His strength, the defense, although he will try to look for Atleti on the wings. “He doesn't make home visits. You have to go for him,” Zafón rounded off. And as if reading it, Atleti del Cholo walks. Towards that called next Champions. Nine endings remain.