End of the tunnel for Lemar

Atlético trained this morning at the Majadahonda facilities. It was a typical session after an official competition match. The footballers who did not play at the start against Betis were the ones who jumped onto the pitch while the incumbents did work out in the gym. The team will return to training tomorrow morning in Majadahonda and in the afternoon it will travel to Liverpool.

Marcos Llorente, Kondogbia and Lemar trained in the gym, although the good news for Simeone came when the players were already withdrawing from training. Lemar jumped into the field accompanied by Óscar Pitillas, one of the Madrid team’s recuperators, and began to touch the ball on the grass. It was a gentle session, a first contact with the ball in order to recover for future matches. He did not force or make long ball movements.

We will have to see the evolution of Lemar in the coming days, and depending on thella, could arrive to play this Sunday’s game against Valencia (4:15 pm). Simeone has injuries in the spinal cord and the participation of the French is important for the rojiblanco coach.

Lemar has been basic for Cholo every time he has been able to play. Has disputed six LaLiga games, with two goals and two assists. In Champions he has played all three, although he did not score. But his big problem has been muscle injuries. Thus, he could not play against Athletic, Getafe and Alavés. He did it against Barcelona and Real Sociedad, but in the match against the Basque team he had to retire at half-time. And he did not participate in the clashes against Levante and Betis. Simeone does not want to force any player. Atlético will play against Liverpool on Wednesday and Valencia on Sunday before the new national team break.