Cholo Simeone will take on a great challenge against United. His credibility was more in doubt than ever after losing to Levante at home, but against Osasuna we saw a totally different team. This is the possible eleven that Simeone has in his head to play against the ”Red Devils”.
The Slovenian is not going through his best moment of form. Much of the blame is due to the fact that Atlético have become a fragile team defensively. One of the strikers he fears the most will be on the opposing team.
He is no longer the fashionable player in La Liga. He has been losing shine little by little but his attitude is impeccable. Against United he will play on the right side to try to stop Rashford’s attacks.
Stefan is the man in whom Cholo Simeone has the most confidence in his defense. He is not a player of 10, but he is a regular player who always delivers. Against United he will be a fundamental piece to defend Cristiano Ronaldo.
He has just returned after passing the Covid and his place in defense is non-negotiable. He has guaranteed starting, not only because he is the best, but also because his rivals for the position are leaving disastrous performances.
He has just arrived at Atlético and has taken the position on the left. Defensively he is a rock, but offensively he is lacking. Having Marcos Llorente on the right side he is a key piece to close as a third center back.
The regularity of a player like the captain is always needed in any team. His qualities are always at the service of the group and against United they will need them more than ever.
Little by little he has gained Simeone’s trust. One of his virtues is versatility. He can contribute to the team in many areas of the field. Against United he aims to start after resting against Osasuna.
He is the fittest player at Atlético. Rest before Osasuna and in half an hour he scored his goal. He comes with the up arrow and he is a player who can cause United a lot of danger.
Lemar’s loss is quite sensitive since he had been a top player in midfield, but Carrasco on the left and Correa on the right will solve it without a doubt.
He is the most expensive player in Atlético’s history and was signed for knockout matches like this one. All eyes will be on his performance. He will play as a second striker.
The absences of Lemar and Cunha mean that the Uruguayan has to be at the forefront of the attack, despite not being very good at playing against big teams in Europe.
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