After the hit in Vitoria, Atleti has to quickly change the chip because a key week is coming: Tuesday, decisive visit to Milan and on Saturday, Barça arrives at Wanda Metropolitano. And for the Champions League appointment the team is already preparing, almost without rest. On the grass of Cerro del Espino the great novelty was Lemar. The Frenchman leaves behind the muscle injury he suffered against Porto and it may be the best news.
The truth is that Atlético have missed the French international a lot. He was injured in the Champions League debut and he was absent against Athletic, Getafe and Alavés, three dates where the rojiblancos' football has left a lot to be desired. The spark of Lemar, who shone in previous duels such as those of Villarreal and Espanyol, is one of the great assets of Simeone's men, who now have a moment of doubts.
For Milan Koke is also expected, equally necessary in the center of the field and who stayed on the bench in Vitoria. And it will also be João Felix after his two-game suspension in the League. Conversely Savic will be missing, that is suspended in Champions for this and still two more meetings.
For the footballers who had the most minutes in Mendizorroza it was a gentle training session. This Monday the team will work the Milan appointment again, where it will travel next in need after the 0-0 premiere.