Spanish and Argentine internationals return to training | OneFootball

Atlético de Madrid continue their preparations for the match this Saturday at 21:00 against Osasuna at the Metropolitano. The red-and-white players are working hard after the international break to secure three points against the Navarrese side and achieve the much-desired consistency that will allow them to enter the fight for the LaLiga leadership.

The twelve internationals, who have spent almost two weeks away representing their respective countries, have now completed their gradual reintegration. Yesterday, Jan Oblak, Dávid Hancko, and Alexander Sørloth already appeared in training, while today the new faces were Giacomo Raspadori and the Spaniards. Marcos Llorente and Pablo Barrios trained with the group, while Robin Le Normand and Álex Baena trained separately, following the workload distribution plan established by Simeone.

The most notable absences were the four Argentinians. Nahuel Molina, Nico González, Giuliano Simeone, and Julián Álvarez landed in the early hours and only did some recovery exercises. Added to them is the absence of Johnny Cardoso, who returned this Tuesday but had to leave training after a few minutes following a collision with Koke.

Simeone tests possible lineups

Nothing and no one stops Cholo, and he is already testing possible lineups for this Saturday. According to Marca, the Argentine coach is considering a 3-5-2 with wide wingers and Carlos Martín retaining his starting spot after his goal and great performance against Inter Milan.

José María Giménez would lead the defense for the first time this season alongside Marc Pubill, who was a safe bet in the friendly against Libya. Also returning would be another of this year's signings, Thiago Almada, positioned behind a forward line formed by the ‘Norwegian tank’ and Antoine Griezmann, enjoying freedom of movement.

In addition, Simeone has been working hard these days on the team's offensive approach, such as pressing after losing possession or arriving from the second line. He wants to achieve the highest level and potential from his team to avoid repeating slip-ups like the one against Celta due to a lack of finishing.

Mateu Alemany, present

Another highlight of Thursday morning's session was the presence of Mateu Alemany, the new Director of Professional Men's Football. The Majorcan has only been in charge for two weeks, but his influence is already being felt in the first team, as well as the apparent good relationship he has managed to establish with the squad.

Alemany was already present at the friendly against Inter Milan in Libya, and has already made it clear that he will give his all at Atlético to take the club to the highest level and fight for all possible titles alongside Simeone.

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