Lodi successfully passes the test

Lodi passes the test. Atlético's left back faced a difficult match against Liverpool Wednesday at Anfield. But he passed the test, although he had many problems and ended the meeting with obvious symptoms of fatigue, he even seemed cramped. He had the difficult ballot of try to stop Salah, who created a lot of danger in the second half. But with Koke's help they were able to hold the Liverpool forward. Among Atlético fans there were many doubts about the Brazilian's performance in a highly demanding tie like the one that faced the rojiblanco team against Liverpool. I gave it complied and did not clash in a defense that scratched at a good level.

The Brazilian was signed this summer for 20 million to try to forget a historical, Filipe Luis. Lodi, who is about to turn 22 (08-04-1998), began by showing a great level in attack, but many deficiencies in defense. His start was not good. He played a good game against Getafe and was sent off, so he did not play against Leganés. The rivals always prioritized the attack by their band, aware of the problem the Brazilian had to defend. But over time it has been done with the defensive system and it seems perfectly coupled behind.

I gave it He has played 33 games. He has been able to do it in 23 LaLiga games, with a goal, against Granada. And he gave two assists. He has played eight games in the Champions League, with one assist, against Leverkusen. He played two of the Spanish Super Cup and did not play a minute in the cupbearer against Cultural Leonesa. From the beginning has been fixed for Simeone, although in many games it was changed with the game at stake. Saul was the one who took his place when he left the field.

But not at Anfield. At the Liverpool stadium he played from start to finish, despite the fact that it was the most difficult defensive challenge for Atlético. However, Lodi reached the temple net with the merit of having been named the best player of the first leg.

With contract until June 2025 Atlético seems to have found a winger for many years. His good performances as rojiblanco have encouraged me to go with the team. For the Brazilian coach, he is a player not for the future but for the present. The new Marcelo.