Atlético train with just twelve first-team players | OneFootball

Atlético de Madrid continues its preparation during these two weeks in which club football has come to a halt due to the third international break of the season. Finally, the last one of this year.

In this morning's session, which focused on pressure and play in tight spaces, the small number of first-team players was noticeable. Only eleven players: Juan Musso, Nahuel Molina, Matteo Ruggeri, Marc Pubill, Clément Lenglet, Javi Galán, Johnny Cardoso, Conor Gallagher, Giuliano Simeone, Antoine Griezmann, Carlos Martín, and Julián Álvarez. Simultaneously, several players from Atlético Madrileño and Atlético C also participated, under the watchful eye of Diego Pablo Simeone and Nelson Vivas.

In addition to the ten internationals, today's most notable absences were Koke, who is currently following a specialized and individualized training plan apart from his teammates, and Robin Le Normand, who is injured. The Club states that the Spanish defender is already immersed in his recovery and is gradually meeting the timelines that will keep him away from the field for two months, as planned.

Internationals Impact Atlético's Dynamics

The significant absence of players due to their international commitments during this FIFA window (mostly friendlies) affects Simeone's preparation for the upcoming crucial matches that the team will have to play.

Nevertheless, the Argentine coach is not resting and is already focused on the match on Sunday, November 23 at 18:30, which will see the team face Getafe at the Coliseum. A tough match against a very resilient opponent that is difficult to break down and away from the Metropolitano, an important fact considering that Atleti has only won one of their seven away games this season. Despite this, the team is in a very good league dynamic: four consecutive victories and eleven matches unbeaten.

On the other hand, Giacomo Raspadori and Alexander Sørloth will play two international matches today. The Norwegian forward will face Estonia at 18:00 and the Italian will play against Moldova at 20:45.

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