New preseason test that Atlético de Madrid will face against Kitchee SC starting at 2:00 p.m. from Hong Kong. This will be the third friendly that the red and white team plays this summer after the victories against Numancia and Getafe. Simeone has already been able to rehearse a starting team with which he could take to the field today.
The mattress team has few new features for today's test, with Alexander Sorloth being the only new face available. For the rest, Simeone will continue giving many minutes to the same players who have already been able to stand out in the rest of the games. Afterwards, Atlético de Madrid will return to Europe to continue training and travel to Sweden to close this preseason.
Simeone and a single novelty
Right now, the red and white team's starting eleven will change little compared to the other two games they have already played this summer. The only new face will be Alexander Sorloth , who has entered the squad list after his incorporation was closed last week. The Norwegian forward has already been training with Villarreal and, therefore, has been able to travel with the rest of his teammates.
In fact, Simeone has rehearsed with his presence at the point of attack, where he would be accompanied by Ángel Correa . The Rosario footballer has started in all the friendly matches that have been played to date, scoring two goals. However, the Argentine coach would also have another surprise prepared to face Kitchee SC from Hong Kong.
Joao Félix has also been in the test with the theoretical starters, although he would start in a position further back than usual. In this way, Simeone could put three attackers on the pitch, who will want to earn a place throughout the season. The rest of the approach will be made up of the same players who have been competing regularly these weeks.
An eleven of guarantees
Moldovan will once again be the starting goalkeeper, as Jan Oblak has stayed in Madrid training and recovering from his back problems. The defense would be made up of Marcos Llorente , César Azpilicueta , Axel Witsel , Ilias Kostis and Samuel Lino , an already common line. The midfield would be made up of Koke and Arthur Vermeeren , both having previously made two starts.
The duel will be against a rival of a much lower level , but Simeone will thus serve to continue seeing the level of his current squad. Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid continues to make more additions to have a squad that is ready to compete for all the titles. Julián Álvarez will be the icing on a cake that will soon be joined by Conor Gallagher and Javi Guerra in the engine room.