Atlético de Madrid is focused on returning to the Copa del Rey semifinals, and to do so, they must defeat Getafe tomorrow at the Metropolitano. The red-and-white team is having an almost perfect tournament, having conceded only one goal in the previous four rounds. Obviously, at this point, everything seems to indicate that Simeone will field a starting eleven full of the most regular players.
For now, there are still some doubts about which eleven players will start, although there is great news regarding the squad list. Simeone has analyzed tomorrow's match in a press conference and hinted that there might be a novelty in this new commitment. It should be noted that on Saturday they will visit Real Madrid, and therefore, some rotations might be seen on the field.
Recovery at Atlético de Madrid
In recent weeks, the colchonero team has suffered some absences due to different physical problems, something normal in a season with so many matches. One of the most sensitive absences has been Javi Galán, who had left the left-back position vacant in recent weeks. Reinildo and César Azpilicueta have been battling since the clash against Bayer Leverkusen to replace the Extremaduran full-back.
However, Javi Galán has already been seen training at the same pace as his teammates, and everything points to him being included in the squad list. This way, he has real chances of stepping onto the field in the tie against Getafe, although it will be Simeone's decision whether to give him the starting position. With the Madrid classic just around the corner, it seems very unlikely that the Spaniard will start after missing the last commitments.
Doubts for Simeone
Initially, everything points to the attacking duo being formed by Antoine Griezmann and Alexander Sorloth, recently recovered from his injury. Rodrigo de Paul will return to the starting line-up after serving a suspension against Real Mallorca, forming the double pivot with Koke. Additionally, César Azpilicueta would be chosen to play as the left-back, leaving both Reinildo and the recovered Javi Galán on the bench.
There is no doubt regarding the goalkeeper position, as Juan Musso has secured the starting spot in the Copa del Rey. Robin Le Normand, who will not be available against Real Madrid, is expected to start, taking advantage of the rest until the match against Celta de Vigo. His partner would be Clement Lenglet, who is at a great level, while Josema Giménez will continue waiting on the bench.