One of the most positive things about Atlético de Madrid in the first three games already played is the great performance of Pablo Barrios. The Atlético youth player has taken a step forward this season and has become one of the undisputed players in Simeone's plans. Yesterday, despite the draw against Espanyol, he was one of the best on the pitch coming off the bench.
Pablo Barrios already showed a great level in the summer while competing in the Paris Olympic Games where he won the gold medal. Therefore, he will be very attentive to the list that Luis de la Fuente will offer in view of the next election break in September. The Atlético player is expected to be one of the big news , although it is not certain that he will end up entering that list.
Pablo Barrios becomes undisputed
The Spanish midfielder has been able to take a step forward this season, despite not having been present during the preseason. Last season he helped Pablo Barrios adapt to the first team and start to get regular minutes. He became a regular in the call-ups for the Spanish Under-21 team , travelling to play in the Olympic Games .
During the Paris game he was an undisputed starter for Santi Denia , something that has helped him earn a place at Atlético de Madrid this season. Pablo Barrios has been a starter in two of the three games played, also being one of the most outstanding pieces when he has had to come off the bench. His current form has led him to be considered by the red-and-white fans as an irreplaceable starter for Simeone .
Given this situation, it cannot be ruled out that Pablo Barrios will be one of the new additions to the next list that Luis de la Fuente will offer. It will be tomorrow when the national coach announces his squad to play the September break. In addition to the youth player, there is another red-and-white player who could enter that list after being left out of the Euro Cup .
Marcos Llorente is waiting for his chance
Another of the standouts for Atlético de Madrid in these first matches has been the Spanish footballer. Marcos Llorente was very close to being included in the final list of players called up for the European Championship that the Spanish team would end up winning. However, he was one of Luis de la Fuente 's discards during the friendlies that were played before the tournament.
Marcos Llorente is currently well ahead of Nahuel Molina when it comes to occupying the right flank. Yesterday, Simeone was forced to substitute the Argentine at half-time after he had shown a lower level than expected. Luis de la Fuente is very much considering the Spaniard, who could return with a red card ahead of tomorrow's announcement.