Simeone's gala eleven is recited almost on a run, although between some things and others it has been months without being able to put it in the field. If Cholo comes out with what he rehearsed on Friday and does not make any changes thinking about Chelsea, tonight's will be like the big nights. But in that line-up the coach has a dilemma. There is a position in the air up front and it is played by João Félix and Correa. Against Getafe it seems that the starting opportunity will be for the Argentine. The big unknown is who will start on Wednesday in London. The rest points to Oblak; Savic, Giménez, Hermoso; Trippier, Llorente, Koke, Lemar, Carrasco; and Luis Suárez.
For example, against Chelsea in Bucharest Correa and João were the starters, but now it seems complicated. The return of Trippier and Carrasco has relocated the pieces, with Koke, Llorente and Lemar fixed in the middle (although the 14 often hangs up on the attack). There is only one vacancy, that of Suarez's attacking partner. Against Athletic the starter was João, but he could barely shine and went without finishing, although having caused several yellows. In the derby, a big game, Correa played from the start and he was not very wise either, although his sacrifice in defense is unquestionable.
João, as a starter as a substitute in 2021
The Portuguese is called to be one of the team leaders And in the fall he showed that he can achieve it and be decisive, but it has been quite irregular for a few weeks since he overcame the coronavirus. Of the 12 games he has played in 2021, he has started half (Four out of ten in the League, the Champions League and the Cup). And he has only completed one. On the field has left two goals and two assists.
Correa hasn't missed a single game this season. He is the only one who has played all 35 of the League, Cup and Champions. Simeone has a lot of faith in him and he highly values the work of his compatriot and his disposition. So far in 2021, he has been a starter in eleven games and a substitute in three. Since he arrived at Atlético, his challenge has been to get rid of that revulsive label and the numbers indicate that for Cholo he is a starter. But now comes the final stretch and it is time to make decisions. João Félix or Correa to accompany the gunman Suárez. In Getafe the Argentine has the advantage. At Stamford Bridge, the game of the year, we will see …