Possible lineups for Alavés - Atlético de Madrid according to the sports press (Matchday 8)

The Deportivo Alavés and Atlético de Madrid face each other this Saturday, October 10, at the 16:15 local time at Mendizorroza, in a match corresponding to the eighth matchday of LaLiga. Forecasts from outlets such as Cadena SER, BeSoccer and Jornada Perfecta make it possible to anticipate the possible decisions of Quique Sánchez Flores and Diego Pablo Simeone, although there are still some differences between their predictions.

Deportivo Alavés

A five-man defense and several midfield options

Press reports agree that Antonio Sivera will be tasked with guarding the albiazul goal. There is also broad consensus on using a five-man defense, with Ángel Pérez, Nahuel Tenaglia, Nicolás Valentini, Jonny Otto and Abde Rebbach as the main candidates.

The injuries of Facundo Garcés and Ville Koski reduce Quique Sánchez Flores's defensive options, who could keep a structure similar to the one used in his recent matches.

The main doubts arise in midfield. Antonio Blanco and Pablo Ibáñez are among the favorites to start the match, while the third spot offers different alternatives. Cadena SER and BeSoccer back Denis Suárez, but other forecasts consider the entry of Carles Aleñá, Ander Guevara or Carlos Protesoni.

In attack, Lucas Boyé appears to have his place practically secured. His partner could be Toni Martínez, although Mariano Díaz also appears as an alternative and could have a role against his former club.

Possible Alavés XI: Sivera; Ángel Pérez, Tenaglia, Valentini, Jonny, Rebbach; Antonio Blanco, Pablo Ibáñez, Denis Suárez; Toni Martínez and Lucas Boyé.

Atlético de Madrid

Kang-in Lee and Grimaldo look set to be available, but Simeone still has several positions open

The rojiblanco side arrive at the match after a demanding international break, during which many players have racked up minutes with their national teams. This could influence the decisions of Diego Pablo Simeone, especially considering the next European fixture against Manchester United.

There are no major doubts in goal: Jan Oblak would return as starter. In defense, Marc Pubill and Dávid Hancko have plenty of options, while Cristian Romero, Robin Le Normand and Álex Grimaldo feature among some of the main alternatives.

Grimaldo has improved favorably from his muscle issues and has returned to work with the group, so his chances of playing at Mendizorroza increase.

In midfield, Johnny Cardoso, Marcos Llorente and Álex Baena are regular names in the forecasts. The presence of Giuliano Simeone also gains momentum, although his position will depend on the system chosen.

One of the positive pieces of news is the recovery of Kang-in Lee, who has moved on from the ankle discomfort he suffered during the international break. The South Korean looks set to be available, although he still does not have his place in the XI guaranteed.

Up front, the biggest differences between the media appear. Ademola Lookman has options to start as a starter, while Jonathan David and Julián Álvarez represent important alternatives. The Argentine remains one of the team's big names, but competition in attack and the possibility of rotations complicate the predictions.

Possible Atlético de Madrid XI: Oblak; Pubill, Cristian Romero, Hancko, Grimaldo; Marcos Llorente, Johnny Cardoso, Kang-in Lee, Álex Baena; Giuliano Simeone and Lookman.