Yesterday, Atlético de Madrid took their plane to Hong Kong to play their friendly against Kitchee SC in a few days. Before making the trip, Simeone had to offer the list of those summoned, where two important news could be seen. It must be taken into account that on Saturday, the rojiblancos defeated Getafe in the second friendly match of this preseason.
There are some important absences in the expedition that will play in Asian lands, although there is also good news. The mattress team will still have to close the summer against Juventus Turin in a match that will take place in Sweden . On the other hand, Simeone will continue to have a large number of homegrown players at his disposal, who are leaving very good feelings.
Alexander Sorloth, the big surprise
One of the positive news for Atlético de Madrid will be the presence of the Norwegian forward, who has entered the list. Alexander Sorloth has been training with Villarreal for some time now , having enough rhythm to be able to play the next friendly. The player will be able to debut with the mattress shirt against Kitchee SC, if Simeone considers it appropriate.
Alexander Sorloth was already in the stands of the Coliseum enjoying the victory of the rojiblancos against Getafe . Now, it will be his opportunity to demonstrate that scoring version that left him close to winning the Pichichi Trophy . Simeone will have to evaluate his performance in the next training sessions and decide whether to start or wait for his opportunity in the second half.
Antoine Griezmann stays at home
The other novelty will be the absence of the French striker, who also did not have minutes in last Saturday's clash. Antoine Griezmann has been able to complete several training sessions in Majadahonda , but Simeone still will not give him the opportunity in a friendly. The Frenchman will stay in Madrid with the South American internationals and Robin Le Normand , who is already training.
Joao Félix travels again
As happened last year, the Portuguese will be with the rest of the team on Atlético de Madrid's international tour . On this occasion, it seems that Joao Félix has returned to the rojiblanco team with a different mentality , something that is very positive. Simeone gave him the opportunity to start against Getafe and the Portuguese did not waste the opportunity to find the net again.
The Argentine coach left him on the bench after the break, but the feeling on the pitch was very positive . Everything indicates that, while his future is resolved, Joao Félix will continue to have minutes to show his best level. It must be remembered that the first day of LaLiga will take place on the 19th of this month, in an away match against Villarreal .