Simeone set for changes vs Levante: likely XI and injury updates

Atlético de Madrid

The Atlético de Madrid continues to prepare for this Saturday's match against the Levante, corresponding to matchday 11 of LaLiga. Diego Pablo Simeone used Thursday's session in Majadahonda to test a possible starting XI with changes, while continuing to monitor the progress of several injured players. All of this with the important Champions League commitment against Bayern Munich just around the corner.

Simeone tests a starting XI with several changes

The Argentine coach comes to shape his lineup for the trip to the Ciutat de València, although the proximity of the European match could lead to some rotation.

In Thursday's training, Simeone worked on a starting XI made up of Oblak; Pubill, Cuti Romero, Hancko, Grimaldo; Giuliano Simeone, Pablo Barrios, Marcos Llorente, Álex Baena; David and Julián Álvarez.

One of the main changes would be the presence of Cuti Romero in central defense, while the coach also tested different options during the session. Sorloth, Kang-in Lee and Arnau Ortiz took part in some variations, so it is still not out of the question that one of them could end up in the starting lineup.

The Bayern of Munich visit to the Metropolitano, scheduled just three days after the match against Levante, will be an important factor when managing the minutes of the rojiblancos players.

Cuti Romero is getting closer to his return

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There are also positive updates in the treatment room. Cuti Romero continues to make progress in his recovery from the low-grade adductor injury he suffered in mid-October.

The Argentine centre-back already has three training sessions with his teammates, although one of them he completed only partially. After missing the matches against Stuttgart and Deportivo, his presence in the starting XI drill is an encouraging sign.

If he maintains these good feelings during the next training sessions, Romero could return to the squad and even regain a starting spot against Levante, although he will still need the final go-ahead.

Koke and Johnny Cardoso return to the pitch

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The other positive news of the day comes from Koke and Johnny Cardoso, who this Thursday returned to work on the pitch.

However, both midfielders continue training individually and have not yet rejoined the group dynamic. For this reason, their participation against Levante seems complicated, although their progress over the next few days will be decisive.

The coaching staff hopes to be able to recover players for the upcoming fixtures, especially given the demands of the calendar, with the Bayern of Munich in the Champions League and Barcelona as the next LaLiga opponent.