The devastating fact about their stars that sets off all the alarms at Atlético and what remains

The dreaded ‘FIFA Virus’ is already flying over the Metropolitano once more, and it does so when there’s nonetheless half of the steep street to journey. Diego Pablo Simeone and his teaching workers look intently on the bodily put on and tear of the fourteen pink and white gamers referred to as up by their international locations. To this point, and within the absence of the second set of matches that will probably be performed between right this moment and subsequent Wednesday, the celebrities of Atlético de Madrid have gathered a minimum of 767 minutes of play. A greater than appreciable determine that, added to the primary and undesirable last-minute unexpected occasions, forces us to readjust plans for the approaching return of the membership competitors.

The nice worldwide novelty of the previous few hours has a reputation and surname: Dávid Hancko. The tireless Slovakian defender accomplished the 90 minutes in his first match, however has already launched into his return journey to the capital of Spain. The reason being as bitter on a private stage as it’s definitive: his staff has been eradicated from the race to be within the subsequent World Cup. His early return represents, not less than, a small bodily reduction for ‘Cholo’, who has additionally seen how Marcos Llorente with Spain and Ademola Lookman with Nigeria accomplished the whole thing of their respective first rounds (90′).

One step beneath when it comes to match fatigue are key props similar to Álex Baena (76′), the inventive Thiago Almada (75′) and José María Giménez (75′). The primary two have been substituted within the last phases of the duels, whereas Gimenez got here on within the fifteenth minute for an injured teammate. For his half, Nahuel Molina additionally exceeded the hour mark with the albiceleste (68′), intently adopted by the Norwegian striker Alexander Sorloth (63′).

Nevertheless, the large presence of gamers on the American continent has left a transparent shock. Johnny Cardoso, who had performed 45 minutes with america staff, being probably the most excellent within the match, returned to Madrid with some premature and slight discomfort that dominated him out for the second match. A setback that activates the warning lights within the pink and white midfield. As for the remainder, Julián Álvarez in addition to the Mexican Obed, added 45 minutes. Giuliano Simeone had 35 minutes to unbalance, whereas Juan Musso was left unmarked (0′).

The best concern stays in an infirmary that already had capital gamers similar to Jan Oblak and Pablo Barrios, along with the setbacks of Pubill and Mendoza. With Cardoso becoming a member of the “hit” listing and half of the worldwide break nonetheless to be performed, Atlético is holding its breath. In the meantime, the lads who’re resting in Majadahonda or ready for his or her alternative, similar to Koke, Antoine Griezmann, Robin Le Normand, Ruggeri or Clément Lenglet, are getting ready to take a significant step ahead to keep up the aggressive stage. The clock is ticking and Simeone is already designing a contingency plan.

Atlético de Madrid Internationals = 14 Minutes performed: 767 Musso 🇦🇷 0′ Giménez 🇺🇾 75′ Ruggeri Mendoza 🚑 Cardoso 🇺🇸 45′ Koke Griezmann Barrios🚑 Sorloth🇳🇴 63′ Baena 🇪🇸 76′ Almada 🇦🇷 75′ Oblak 🚑 Llorente 🇪🇸 90′ Lenglet Molina 🇦🇷 68′ Hancko 🇸🇰 90′ Pubill 🚑 Julián 🇦🇷 45′ Giuliano 🇦🇷 35′ Obed 🇲🇽 45′ Lookman 🇳🇬 90′ Nico 🇦🇷 45′ LeNormand