Baena and Giménez the only absentees in the squad to face Elche | OneFootball

Atlético de Madrid faces its first match at the Metropolitano Stadium against Elche, and it will do so with several absences in the call-up. Cholo Simeone, after the defeat against Espanyol, in addition to not being able to count on Giménez, will also not be able to count on Álex Baena. The Spanish player suffered a low-grade muscle injury after the league debut, in a training session, and will be out. Two absences that will be in the infirmary, at least, until the international break.

The news in the Atlético call-up to receive Elche comes in the youth players. In addition to Esquivel, third goalkeeper and a regular already in the lists this season, the young Jano Monserrate enters. The young midfielder thus makes his debut in a call-up for an official match, so he will not be able to play in the friendly match of Atlético Madrileño against Talavera.

The complete call-up of Atlético de Madrid to receive Elche consists of goalkeepers Oblak, Musso, and Esquivel. The defenders are Ruggeri, Lenglet, Molina, Hancko, Marc Pubill, Javi Galán, and Le Normand. The midfielders are Gallagher, Johnny, Koke, Barrios, Marcos Llorente, Giuliano, and Esquivel. And the forwards are Griezmann, Sørloth, Almada, Julián Alvarez, Raspadori, and Carlos Martín.

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