Atlético de Madrid travelled to Gothenburg yesterday to play against Juventus this afternoon and thus bid farewell to pre-season, given the imminent start of the league season. Cholo Simeone's team sent many heavyweights to Sweden, but many of the players stayed in Madrid without being called up. Among the players are several important men for Simeone, who will continue training until the team returns to Majadahonda.
It is precisely in this place where an interesting clash with Zamora took place, which had numerous heavyweights from the first team in the starting 11. A large part of the colchonero subsidiary has formed a lineup where several stars of the first team have also emerged. Although many of them were unable to be present at the evening match against the Turin team, they did do so against the Zamorano team in the Cerro del Espino match.
Atlético stars present at Cerro
As usual, the players who stayed in Spain work in separate sessions at the Cerro del Espino , which this year has seen a considerable attendance. Thomas Lemar , José María Giménez , Nahuel Molina and Arthur Vermeeren are some of the names, along with a series of Academy players who were present in the Hong Kong incursion. With the sole objective of being 100% fit for the league debut against Villarreal , the red-and-white players spare no effort and give their all in each session.
To avoid losing the rhythm of the competition, the friendly in question was organised against Zamora , where Atlético has taken out a powerful 11 that has come out victorious (3-0). Given the pieces at its disposal, Molina , Giménez , Lemar or Vermeeren have led a line-up made up of a lot of talent from the youth team, given that the match was for the Academy . At the expense of being able to make a good impression on the leaders of the dressing room, the lads of the house work tirelessly looking for their opportunity.
Promising future
It is just as important to draw on the funds as it is to trust in the youth team, a goal that Atlético de Madrid has set itself for the future of the club, which is in good hands. The men of Fernando Torres' "B" , who arrived in the second half, are committed footballers and focused on finding their place in the team and for Simeone to give them minutes. Following this trend of dedication and sacrifice, the boys continue to show on the field why we must trust them, without losing sight of the heavyweights of the squad.
Veterans available
Not being able to travel to Sweden could be a double-edged sword in the roadmap of an Atlético that relies on its emblems and new signings. Giménez , Molina , Lemar or Vermeeren know that they have to prepare well for the start of LaLiga , where they hope to be important. At the expense of being able to give their best in official competition, the red-and-white stars are giving everything in the sessions in Majadahonda to arrive in top form on Monday 19th .