Atlético de Madrid have received very bad news during the international break following the physical problems of one of Simeone's main players. Pablo Barrios has had to leave the training camp with Spain after not being called up for yesterday's victory against Scotland. Many fans were alarmed after seeing that the youth player was not even on the bench, something that can now be explained.
Pablo Barrios returns to Madrid after suffering a muscle strain that has prevented him from playing for the national team. It is terrible news for Simeone , who was giving the midfielder a lot of prominence at the start of the season. For the moment, no muscle injury has been detected, but his presence in the match against Valencia is in danger.
Pablo Barrios suffers from muscle overload
International break always generates a certain fear in clubs when some players with physical problems may return. This is exactly what has happened with Pablo Barrios , who has had to withdraw from the Spanish national team squad. Yesterday, there was a match against Scotland , where the Spanish ended up winning by a minimal advantage of 1-2.
However, Atlético de Madrid fans were surprised that the youth player was not even sitting on the bench. It should be noted that Pablo Barrios is an undisputed starter for Santi Denia, something that was already proven during the Olympic Games . Therefore, the fact that he was ruled out by the coach for that match generated some uncertainty.
Today, the Royal Spanish Football Federation announced that the player is returning to Madrid after suffering from muscle strain. Pablo Barrios was one of the best players in the Atlético team at the start of the season, making numerous starts. Now, it remains to be seen whether he will be available for Simeone next Sunday against Valencia in the return of the league competition.
Opportunity for Rodrigo de Paul
One of the main players affected by the good form of the red-and-white youth player is the world champion, who is called up to Argentina . In the victory against Chile, Rodrigo de Paul was one of the best of the Albiceleste , being that outstanding leader that is so much requested at Atlético de Madrid . Now, given the physical problems of Pablo Barrios , everything points to the fact that he will have a great opportunity to shine again.
This season could be one of the most competitive in the engine room, both due to the step forward of Pablo Barrios and the signing of Conor Gallagher . Therefore, situations like the one that could happen against Valencia are more than important for questionable footballers like the Argentine. We hope to see the best version of Rodrigo de Paul this season and it seems that his first big opportunity has arrived.