Atlético returns to work tomorrow after the two days off granted by the coaching staff to the squad. After this rest, it is time to think, yes, in the visit to Barça (Saturday, 16:15), for which Simeone has two unknowns. Lodi did not travel to Elche due to an injury to his right thigh and continues his recovery. What's more, Giménez had to ask for the change against Elche in minute 80 due to muscular discomfort. Felipe entered for him.
This Tuesday we will begin to assess how the two touched footballers are and the possibilities that they are at the Camp Nou. After the Martínez Valero meeting, there was optimism with Giménez, that he did not force on the grass to avoid greater evils. However, no one's return will be hastened.
Thus, there are two positions that dance in the starting defense on Saturday, since Trippier and Savic are fixed. Beautiful, who did not see the fifth yellow, is available and points to the left side, and it could even act as a central. However, for the center of the rear, if the Uruguayan does not arrive, the favorite is Felipe. From there forward, only the news of Koke is expected, that he was a substitute in Elche, although it remains to be known if in the place of Kondogbia, who played the 90 'in Elche and took advantage of the opportunity, or there are surprises.