Rotazioni all’orizzonte per l’Atletico Madrid, piena fiducia in Alvaro Morata e nervosismo per Antoine Griezmann

Atletico Madrid may have been pleased with the result against Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night, but they now face a tough task between that match and their upcoming trip to the Signal Iduna Park. Third-placed Girona will be visiting the Metropolitano, and despite their four-game losing streak away from home, they will be eager to move closer to Champions League qualification.

Athletic Club are close behind, looking to disrupt Atletico’s position in the top four. Diego Simeone is expected to make some changes against Girona, with players like Axel Witsel, Jose Maria Gimenez, Cesar Azpilicueta, and Rodrigo de Paul likely to be rested due to fatigue. Marcos Llorente is likely to start, while either Koke Resurreccion or de Paul may be given a break.

Antoine Griezmann’s fitness is a concern after finishing the last match with an ice pack on his ankle. However, it is believed to be a precautionary measure and he should be available for both Girona and Dortmund. The team will monitor his condition closely in the coming days.

With Memphis Depay out, Angel Correa remains the only other natural option up front for Atletico. Simeone has faith in Alvaro Morata, despite his recent struggles in front of goal. The team will be hoping for a positive result in both upcoming matches to secure their spot in the top four.