There are still hours left until the transfer window closes and there could still be changes in the Atlético de Madrid squad. Simeone seems to be interested in bringing in another midfielder and the red-and-white club is exploring different options. However, for someone to arrive there must first be an exit, with Lemar and Galán on the way out.
A player who has been talked about a lot as a possible exit is Reinildo, but in the end he will stay. Given the lack of left-footers in the squad, the Mozambican will be part of the team, but it seems that he will play in a very secondary role. Simeone has been trying him out as a wing-back, as it seems that he does not fully trust him as a centre-back, however, the competition in the wing-back position is very tough.
Simeone's best signing
Atlético de Madrid brought back Samu Lino last season to form part of the team managed by Simeone. Nobody expected a great year from the Brazilian, but the reality was that Lino was chosen as the best player. His performance as a left extrem was simply spectacular, growing enormously as a footballer.
This unexpected "signing" by Simeone has left Reinildo without options on the left flank. Samu Lino is one of the coaching staff's most trusted men and is unlikely to lose minutes this year. In addition, his natural rotation is Rodrigo Riquelme, who was the MVP of the match against Espanyol in the team's last game.
Reinildo and his few minutes
One piece of good news for Reinildo is that Simeone has started to put Samuel Lino in more advanced positions. The Brazilian has played quite a few minutes as an inside midfielder at the start of the season. However, the chosen player to occupy the left flank is Riquelme, with Reinildo having very few minutes of play.
Cholo has asked Lino for a higher number of goals this year as a challenge, but he is delighted with his performance. The Brazilian could become one of Simeone's best inventions and signings, to Reinildo's dismay. The Mozambican will have to earn his minutes week after week, but on the wing he competes with a player who is already world class.