While the transfer market continues its course, Atlético de Madrid continues its preparation for the start of LaLiga. The red and whites face a new summer friendly tomorrow, this time against Kitchee SC in Hong Kong. Simeone will have few new features, with Alexander Sorloth being the new name who could have minutes on the pitch in Asian lands.
The Norwegian forward was officially announced in the run-up to the clash against Getafe , even sitting in the stands of the Coliseum . Furthermore, he had already been training at a good level at Villarreal , which has allowed him to travel with the rest of the team. Everything indicates that he will have minutes in the mattress shirt, but Simeone will have to make a difficult decision before the opening whistle.
Joao Félix, at a good level
One of the surprises that could be seen in the victory against Getafe was the presence of the Portuguese among the starters. Joao Félix trained at a good pace during the week and everything pointed to Simeone giving him his big opportunity on the pitch. The Portuguese attacker left a good feeling in the first half on Saturday, sending a ball to the crossbar and scoring the red and white's second goal .
Looking ahead to the friendly against Kitchee SC , there are options to see Joao Félix again in the starting eleven along with Ángel Correa in the attacking duo. The Argentine was already a starter in the clash against Numancia , making it clear that he is trusted by Simeone, something normal. Simeone praised the Portuguese's attitude and made it clear that he will continue to have minutes as long as he continues to work like his teammates.
Alexander Sorloth, an expected debut
On the other hand, there is the possibility of seeing the debut of the Norwegian forward, who arrived in Madrid last Saturday. Alexander Sorloth will be in charge of making Álvaro Morata forget after the Spaniard's departure to AC Milan . The player has already trained this preseason with Villarreal , something that has allowed him to earn a place on the squad list to go to Hong Kong .
The Norwegian could jump in as a starter, taking into account that the rival is of a much lower level and that he is a footballer with pace. In this case, his attack partner could be both Ángel Correa and Joao Félix himself, although it would be difficult to see the three of them together. Be that as it may, if he does not start, Alexander Sorloth will surely have his long-awaited debut as a colchonero.
Simeone, few doubts in his eleven
Everything indicates that the starting team that the Argentine coach will put on the field will be similar to that of Getafe. In goal would be Moldovan , escorted by Marcos Llorente , César Azpilicueta , Axel Witsel , Ilias Kostis and Samuel Lino . On the other hand, Javi Serrano , Koke and Arthur Vermeeren would once again take the helm of the red-and-white team's engine room.