And suddenly, Reinildo

He Atlético de Madrid The 24/25 season officially kicks off this Monday, August 19. He will do so against a tough opponent, the Villarreal. In addition, it will be done at home, in Ceramics Stadium, in what it requires additional difficulty.

And most of all he will do it with eleven that seems very clear in the head of Diego Pablo Simeonemattress coach. The Argentine coach, except for a last-minute change in plans, seems to be clear on who the eleven players will face the team of Castellón in the opening of this season.

This is what he is testing in the last few days before the clash against the yellow team. If you ask some fans or informants, about eleven that can be put in dispute of Cholo In this first rivalry, few would bet on one of the names likely to fight The Ceramicin. We denote that by Reinildo Mandava. The African is not among the favorites to take a place in the starting lineup, but it looks like that will be the case. At least if Simeone doesn’t change his mind.

suddenly, reinildo. A busy market, three flash signings, a few more big names on the agenda. Failed operations like Dovbyk and other choked as in Omorodion either Gallagherso that in the end, Simeon use an old acquaintance to surprise everyone in the starting eleven. “reinildo He has improved a lot from his injury, this season he is doing well,” commented the coach in the preview of the duel against Villarreal.

Because of his injury to Bernabeuon February 25, 2023, reinildo He was only an eight-time starter. Last season, his last seven appearances were from the bench and the reality for him is that since the unfortunate derby, he has been more of a substitute than a starter.

Hence the surprise of the eleven he prepared Simeon. Also due to the fact that his position will be left, left back, when most of his appearances are as the team’s third center back in a line of five. He was signed as a full-back from Lille, but the system changed Cholo He found an almost impenetrable center in that new drawing.

FROM ALL TO ALMOST NOTHING

Until his injury, for him Cholo is Reinildo and ten more. He had streaks of 13 and 27 games as a starter, where he played 90% of more than 95% of the games. But the injury changed everything for him. It took him eight months to recover from a torn knee ligament, then a few more months to hit the rhythm the team demanded. And when he wants to come back, Simeon I already have some sort of team in mind somewhere reinildo it has no place. Add to that some insecurity in some games on his return, too much pressure to do well when given the chance, to find himself in an anomalous situation for him since his arrival at the club. Athleticpostponed.

Now, at least at first, reinildo it seems that there are opportunities again. that he Cholo choose you first Riquelme (Linen playing in the middle), was already significant at the beginning of the season.

His situation led him to think about an exit in this summer market, but the Atlético de Madrid He closed the door. He has a contract until 2025 and an indefinite season ahead. Of course, being important to the team again requires a good performance Villarreal.