João Félix takes advantage of the day off to treat his injured ankle

João Félix is ​​not going through his best moment, far from the expectations created since his arrival and the magnificent level he offered in autumn, when Atlético began to take off. The ankle discomfort They are not helping him either and that is why, facing the four finals that are coming, the Portuguese took advantage of the day off to treat himself. The '7' has had a session with the physios and tightens in his set-up.

In Simeone's plans, the price of João Félix has fallen. In Elche he was no longer a starter and he did not take advantage of the half hour he had to punch the table. Facing the Camp Nou it seems complicated that he is going to return to eleven. Even so, the footballer does everything possible to play this final stretch of the season without pain, which in his case will also include the European Championship.

The reasons for stagnation are varied, and some will only be known to him, although the coronavirus and the right ankle have been a drag. The Portuguese tested positive for COVID three months ago and, although he only missed two games, since his return he has not been the same. In addition, the pain in the foot punishes him from the first months of the season.

Now, João Félix is ​​looking for his site between Luis Suárez, Carrasco, Correa, Llorente and Lemar, all of them with more weight currently on the team than him. Normally, his duel has been with Correa, one or the other to accompany Suárez on the edge. The Argentine took a couple of steps forward when he had to act as a battering ram and now it's João who needs a convincing performance for the final arreón for the title. And while Cholo ponders the decision, he gets ready.