It must be admitted that Atlético de Madrid had a very difficult job ahead of them during the last summer transfer window. Beyond the signings that had to be made, there were a large number of players who had to leave the squad. The sporting management did a very good job in ensuring that most of these players were able to leave the Metropolitano.
However, there are two pending issues that have remained in the red and white team and they will have to resolve their future in January. These are Thomas Lemar and Javi Galán , two of Simeone's discards who were being sought for an exit until the last days of the last transfer market. Now, with the expectation that they will not have many minutes, Gil Marín will find it very difficult to free up his places in the winter transfer market.
Javi Galán and too much competition ahead
Before the end of last season, there were many options for the left-back to find a new team. Javi Galán took advantage of his loan at Real Sociedad to show a good level and get other clubs to notice him. However, there has not been any convincing offer on the table from Atlético de Madrid , preventing his departure.
The truth is that he has been able to add many minutes in the summer friendlies, receiving praise from Simeone in several training sessions. He has been included in all the squads since the start of the season, but he is one of the few players who has not yet had the opportunity to debut. Samuel Lino , Riquelme and Reinildo are ahead of him and it seems difficult that he will be a protagonist this season.
Thomas Lemar, a missing piece
The situation of the French midfielder is even stranger, as he has disappeared from the dynamics of Atlético de Madrid in recent weeks. As usual, Thomas Lemar seemed like he was going to take advantage of the pre-season to get into rhythm and earn another chance this year. It should be remembered that he had not played a single match since the serious injury he suffered in the clash against Valencia at Mestalla.
He is not currently training with the rest of his teammates and has not been present in any of the squads. In recent years, Gil Marín had tried to find a way out for him, but he did not find any team willing to sign him. Given this difficult situation, everything points to the fact that the world champion will have to look for a new destination if he wants to feel like a footballer again.
Homework for Gil Marin
Obviously, all the departures made this summer suggest that this model could be imitated next January. In addition, the Colchoneros need some absences if they want to sign new reinforcements midway through this season. For the moment, Simeone has given minutes to almost the entire squad, showing that this is a campaign to have everyone at 100%.