One of the most striking aspects that Atlético Madrid has seen in these first matches is that almost all the players have had minutes. Simeone wants to have his entire squad at 100% and has decided to make numerous rotations in his approach at the start of the season. However, there are still three players who have not had a chance, one of them being an old acquaintance.
Thomas Lemar is facing his most difficult campaign as an Atlético de Madrid player, being relegated to the background. He had a certain prominence during the pre-season friendlies, but ended up disappearing from training and matches. Now, although he has already returned to training, he has not yet entered any of Simeone 's squad lists at the start of this campaign.
Thomas Lemar, his most complicated year
The French midfielder has been one of the most criticised players since his arrival at Atlético de Madrid in 2018. Thomas Lemar started off making a very good impression on the red-and-white team, but injuries and his inconsistency have ended up getting the better of him. The sporting management has tried to find a way out for him in recent seasons, but there has been no luck.
This will surely be his most difficult season, as he has not yet made his debut and the competition is higher than ever. In addition to the midfielders already under Simeone 's orders, there is also the signing of an all-rounder like Conor Gallagher . The English international made his debut in the win against Girona and had his first start in the last matchday against Athletic Club .
In this context, and taking into account that no squad has yet been called up, it seems that Thomas Lemar is going to have a very difficult time. During this start of the campaign, he missed numerous training sessions in Majadahonda , leaving a possible injury in the air. In addition, they were looking for a way out for him until the last day, but there was no club willing to take the Frenchman.
Simeone has stopped trusting
If there is someone at Atlético de Madrid who has always bet on Thomas Lemar, it is the Argentine coach, giving him many opportunities. When the world champion was performing at his worst, Simeone always received an opportunity in the form of minutes. He even became an undisputed player during the 2020-21 season , the most consistent since he joined the colchoneros.
However, it seems unlikely that this great version of Thomas Lemar will be able to return this season, unless something unexpected happens. Right now, it is expected that Thomas Lemar will be able to enter Simeone 's lists and make his debut this season. It will not be easy, as the Frenchman will have few opportunities to show that he can still be important .