Atlético train at the Metropolitano ahead of the Welcome Night | OneFootball

The Atlético de Madrid continues to prepare for this Saturday's league match against Elche. This is during the third training session of the week, marked by a change of location, as it was held this time at the Metropolitano Stadium. The session had a dual purpose: for the newcomers to get to know and work in their new home, and the celebration of the Welcome Night. The players warmed up separately from the goalkeepers and proceeded with passing exercises and wall passes. Taufik Seidu distanced himself from the group and began to jog alone, alongside a trainer.

The training session prior to Atlético's Welcome Night was marked by two absences. Those of Giménez, who remains out due to injury, and Baena, who joins the infirmary after confirming a low-grade muscle injury. The first team's training took place before the Welcome Night celebration at the same stadium, right after. The surroundings of the Metropolitano have been filled with excitement as the afternoon progressed.

Sørloth set to start

With Baena's absence, the tests conducted by Simeone suggest that Sørloth will be a starter. The Norwegian, who according to various reports had requested to leave this summer, might have the opportunity to prove himself. Taking advantage of the Spaniard's absence, who will miss the matches against Elche and Alavés, the Scandinavian attacker will seek to demonstrate the reason for his ambitions.

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