Atletico do not plan to make major moves in the squad this winter. Simeone has a very competitive squad, with 23 players, with all players contributing and any reinforcements will be hard to come by. Atletico’s market hinges on Lemar and the possible departure of the French midfielder.
Lemar ruptured his Achilles tendon in a league match against Valencia on 16 September 2023.. He sat out that 2023–24 season and returned this campaign. He did so in a league match against Betis on 27 October, more than a year after the injury. He later played against Caserino in the cup, but was injured. Now he is at Simeone’s disposal, he has been included in the squad, but he has not played anymore.
At 29 years old, and with a contract until 2027, Atletico know he has to play. He is a footballer much loved by his teammates, a quality footballer. Simeone has always praised his talent and highlighted that he is a footballer whose profile differs from the rest of the midfielders. But he has to play. And Atlético will be looking for a way until the end of the season.
Under the radar midfielders
It depends on whether Atlético can strengthen themselves in midfield. The Madrid club’s sporting management will try to sign a midfielder if the Frenchman leaves. The club spent 190 million euros last summer And the players don’t have the economic power to get involved. The club will look for ways to bring that footballer. Actually, Carlos Bucero is already working towards this.
No further movement is planned. Neither input nor output. Reinaldo has been playing sparingly, but Cholo knows he might be needed later in the season. Atlético have options in the league (they lead into the Christmas break, have the Champions League in hand, have the cup and the Club World Cup in the background). Sports management and Simeon are ambitious. They know they can have a very good season and nobody is spared in this Atlético.
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