Will Simeone bet on youth? He has some big prospects in the team

Diego Simeone is notorious for his style of play and the tactics he uses at Atlético Madrid. His defensive approach to football may not be the most attractive for all fans to watch, but it is bearing fruit. It can also be difficult for young players, who often fail to establish themselves in Simeone’s team.

The most famous such case is João Félix. He is still the record purchase in Atlético Madrid’s history. However, he has certainly not yet fulfilled his potential in the Spanish capital and there is speculation about a possible departure.

However, the Argentine strategist has other talents in the team. For example, Pablo Barrios, who just celebrated his 20th birthday a month ago, has managed to start 21 games in LaLiga this season. He could get even more space next season and become an important part of the Madrid squad.

Twenty-three-year-old Samuel Lino could also get a chance. He spent last season on loan at Valencia, where he didn’t miss a single league game and scored 6 goals, adding 2 more in the cups.

But his position could be a problem. Lino is a left winger and Atlético used a wingless formation with two strikers last season.

It could be a similar problem for Rodrigo Riquelme. The latter occupies the same position on the pitch as Lino. Last season, the Spanish striker was an important figure for Girona, who were one of the surprises of the competition. Riquelme scored and assisted four times in the league.

Then, after the end of the season, he appeared with Spain in a small EURO, where Sergio Camello was also his teammate. The two played together a year ago at Mirandes and both are still waiting for a bigger chance in the Spanish capital.

But a lot of things are playing into Camello’s hands. Atlético play with two spike strikers, which is his position. He might also not have too much competition, as Félix’s departure has been speculated for some time and Álvaro Morata is again being lured by Arab clubs.

Diego Simeone also has his son, Giuliano, at his disposal. At 20 years old, he had a fairly decent season (9+3) in the second league and it remains to be seen if he will get a chance from his father.

Sources: Atlético de Madrid, Transfermarkt, Whoscored