Madrid-Atleti is in danger for Koke

Although the match by match prevent focusing so far, Atlético has a match marked in red in the calendar. On Saturday 12 visit to Real Madrid at Di Stéfano, that is, within two days. And there is a footballer who must be careful if he does not want to miss it: Koke. Captain saw his fourth yellow in the league against Valencia and, if he is cautioned next Saturday against Valladolid, he will be out in the derby.

The '6' is the only rojiblanco that has already reached the four cards. Before Mestalla, it was admonished against Betis, Osasuna and Barça, days 7, 8 and 10, that is, almost consecutively. Koke is more essential than ever at Atlético, both for his good personal moment, and for the absences in the center of the field that barely allow Cholo to rotate. For this reason, the Madrilenian has participated in 13 games this season, 11 as a starter, and is the fourth in minutes (985 ') after Trippier and Oblak, who have played everything, and Savic, that only rested in Huesca.

The alternatives: Kondogbia, Herrera …

Koke will take the lead at Atlético-Bayern, and then a dilemma appears to Simeone. The coach could choose to rest the captain, as he has Kondogbia, who cannot play in the Champions League, and Herrera, who already works with the group. Torreira it is low until the coronavirus is over. If Cholo decides to insist with Koke against Valladolid, he will have to be careful, because Atleti needs him for the visit to Real Madrid.