Atlético de Madrid close their friendly tour with a clash this afternoon against Juventus in Sweden. Simeone announced yesterday the list of players who will face the Italian team and did so with many new additions and departures. Several players have stayed in Madrid to continue training individually, while others are making their debut in a squad.
The red-and-white team will make its LaLiga debut on the 19th in an away match against Villarreal , when almost the entire squad should be available. However, as far as signings are concerned, Simeone will only be able to count on one of them for today's match. Starting next week, the rest of the reinforcements will start training for the start of the campaign.
Robin Le Normand's debut
One of the reasons why there is a certain amount of expectation for the friendly against Juventus in Turin is because of the debut of the Spanish international. Robin Le Normand has been training with the South American internationals while the rest of the team played different matches. Today, he makes his debut in Simeone 's squad and will be able to have his first minutes in the Atlético shirt.
Rodrigo de Paul returns
Another of the players making his debut this preseason is the Argentine midfielder, who just won the Copa America . Rodrigo de Paul was training in Majadahonda with Josema Giménez and Nahuel Molina , although the latter will not be in the game against Sweden. For now, he is not expected to start, as Simeone could give confidence to those players who are in a better rhythm.
Giuliano Simeone has also returned after playing in the Paris Olympics with Argentina . Last week, Atlético de Madrid decided to keep the player and break the loan that had been fully agreed with Deportivo Alavés . The striker has been one of the best players in his team during the Olympic Games and received many compliments during his time with the team from Vitoria .
Simeone and three important absences
In terms of injuries, Atlético de Madrid also has three unknowns that have surprised most fans. Jan Oblak has once again been left out of a friendly and there are now rumours about his future, which could turn into a sale. On the other hand, the engine room has also lost two players, with both Thomas Lemar and Arthur Vermeeren staying in Madrid.
In recent days, speculation has begun about the Belgian player's possible departure on loan. The arrival of Conor Gallagher means more competition in the midfield and Arthur Vermeeren needs to be more consistent this season. Something similar happens with Thomas Lemar , who scored again with the red and white shirt in the last friendly played in Hong Kong .