Rodrigo Riquelme is not going through his best sporting moment in Atlético de Madrid. The Colchonero youth squad was displaced in a few minutes and opportunities, due to several situations.
On the one hand, the fact that Simeon has changed the system towards 4-4-2, this means that he no longer uses those long flankers that made players like Samu Lino or Riquelme himself to have a leading role on the left side.
On the other hand, the great work of Javi Galan made the player from Extremadura earn a place at left back, made both the Brazilian and the player himself rorohave fewer minutes. The battle they both fought last year to take that spot was joined by a Galán clear winner.
In this context, the contribution of Riquelme is greatly reduced. A single start since mid-November, in a campaign with just seven starts for him. Just 623 minutes, no goals or assists.
Fans will remember how, a few weeks ago, the Madrid native had to restrict replies on his social media accounts, due to the campaign of harassment and insults he was suffering. He didn’t close these accounts, but he needed, for his mental health, to put an end to unfortunate comments from people without scruples or common sense.
The truth is, in this last training session of 2024, the young player felt the love of some Colchoneros fans. A couple of young fans came to practice Athletic in it hillwith a flag bearing the player’s image. After the session, the young fans waited to show him the flag in person and show him that part of the fans are still with him and believe in his possibilities.
YOUR FUTURE
Right now, the Madrid native’s future is complicated. He clearly needs more minutes than he’s getting. Although the mattress club points out that the exit door is closed, no one knows that this is one of those that will be discussed starting January 1. If he receives a big offer for him, it cannot be denied that he will be out. Even in a scenario, not of a certain transfer, but of a loan to revive their situation.
There are teams like Girona wave AS Romawhich is on their agenda. In the case of the Catalan team, what could be better than coming back with a Michael who was the coach who gave him the most confidence and for whom he stood out a few seasons ago, scoring five goals and a couple of assists.
Source: La Verdad
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