Simeone's different ideas for the right back

Atlético could not count on Trippier in the match against Getafe due to the sanction of the English Federation. The Madrid club has appealed, but until the situation of the right back is clarified, Simeone had to find several solutions for this demarcation. The rojiblanco coach already indicated when he was asked about this question that you had alternatives to replace the English defender and in the clash against Getafe they began to see each other.

Vrsaljko was a starter in the league clash. The Croatian played a few minutes against the Cup on December 16 against Cardassar but had not played a game of maximum demand since last March 11 when he played extra time in the match against Liverpool at Anfield. The defender played 56 minutes against Getafe. Cholo took him away and the idea is to give him more minutes as the competition and the games progress. It is possible that he could play a few more minutes against Alavés.

When Vrsaljko left it was Marcos Llorente who retreated his position and was positioned as a right lane. Marcos Llorente has speed and physique to make a great display for the band and it will not be the last time that Cholo puts the Madrid in this demarcation. Marcos Llorente has played practically everything in the season and a half that he has been in Athletic: from mid-center to inside right passing to second forward. And now also on the right lane.

The third player who played in this area against Getafe was Giménez, who returned to play a few minutes after the injury suffered in the game against Bayern on December 1. Almost a month later he returned and did so on the right wing. Savic, Felipe and Hermoso were the others three defenses. It is not the first time he has played in this position, although it is not where he feels most comfortable. While waiting for Trippier to play again, Simeone has already revealed his strengths the first time he had.