One of the most complicated tasks that Atlético de Madrid has had to deal with this summer was the departure of some of its players. For several years, several members of the red-and-white squad were on the way out, although without finding a new destination. It was in this summer market when the sporting management was able to get rid of some of these players.
However, the job has been left incomplete and some players such as Javi Galán have had to stay at the Metropolitano. The full-back already left the club in the January transfer market, going on loan to Real Sociedad until June. Now, he will have a new opportunity to convince Simeone and try to earn some playing time at the Madrid club this season.
Javi Galán starts again
Obviously, everyone at Atlético de Madrid knew that it was going to be very difficult to achieve all the departures that had been planned in advance. Some profiles such as Memphis Depay , Mario Hermoso or Stefan Savic were more than difficult due to salary and sporting moment. However, all of them ended up leaving the club, but there are others who have been forced to stay at the Metropolitano .
Javi Galán is one of them , even though he had left a very good impression during his last loan at Real Sociedad . The former Celta de Vigo player had some minutes in the pre-season friendlies and has been included in the last squads. For the moment, Simeone has not given him the opportunity to debut this season, but the situation is very different.
During this September break, Javi Galán will have the opportunity to continue working with the Argentine coach until the next matchday. If Atlético de Madrid want to find him another team, they must get him into the rhythm of competition and have more of a role. It will not be an easy task, since the left-back position is occupied by an indisputable Samuel Lino .
Samuel Lino remains strong
One question that had been raised during Atlético de Madrid 's first few games was the Brazilian's position. Simeone was betting on placing Samuel Lino further forward in the initial approaches, away from the wing. However, in the last match against Athletic Club , the former Gil Vicente player returned to his usual position, escorted by Reinildo .
Everything seems to indicate that Samuel Lino will once again play the left-back role in Simeone 's system, although he will need a replacement. So far, it has been the Mozambican defender himself and Riquelme who have been rotating in that position. Javi Galán is still waiting for his chance, although in a season with so many matches no scenario can be ruled out.