The Atlético de Madrid has managed to calm things down before the final international break in 2024. The red-and-whites had suffered two very difficult defeats against Lille and Real Betis, leaving very little room for manoeuvre. However, the squad has managed to take a step forward and achieve four consecutive victories that have given the club room to breathe.
Simeone has managed to find the key, despite the serious injuries that the team has been suffering in the last month. In addition, there are players who have taken advantage of the opportunity to get a place in the starting eleven and gain more attention. It is important to bear in mind that the Colchoneros will have an easy schedule before having to visit FC Barcelona in December.
Simeone Finds the Right Path
Criticism was already beginning to fall on the Argentine coach, as Atlético de Madrid wasn't finding its way in the game or the results. The tragic week came with two consecutive defeats against Lille in the Champions League and in the visit to Real Betis . After that, the red-and-whites had no margin for error and had to show that they were ready to compete until the end.
The victory against Real Mallorca was the fourth consecutive win since the first knockout round of the Copa del Rey against Vic. After the match against the Balearic team, Simeone wanted to send a message about the situation at the Colchoneros. “What you did yesterday seems like a great thing and then everything falls apart and it seems like everything is wrong,” Cholo began to explain.
“After the Betis game we talked, we saw what we shouldn't do and we're going down that path,” he said in a press conference. “Nobody remembers that, it remains as a memory that nobody can take away, but people live in the present , we all live in the present,” he concluded. “What you did yesterday remains as a magical memory like the fun you had with friends, family, with soccer, but life is today,” the coach concluded.
Two important recoveries
Everything points to the fact that for the match against Deportivo Alavés two very important pieces for Simeone could be included in the squad. One of them is Marcos Llorente , who has already recovered, but didn't travel to Mallorca on the recommendation of the doctors. The other would be Robin Le Normand , who already did exercises on the grass in Majadahonda last week.
Getting both of them back to their best would be like having two new transfers , as both have been recovering in the infirmary for over a month. Players like Nahuel Molina and Giuliano Simeone have been able to replace them, giving a great level in recent weeks. Internal competition will be very important for everyone to give 100% and to be able to end the year on a high note.