Thomas Lemar will be at Atlético’s goodbye in LaLiga 2021-22. A match where, if qualification for the Champions League is certified, there is a difference of seven million at stake between the third position and the fourth, competed with Sevilla. A victory in San Sebastián would ensure the podium, something that Simeone has always achieved in all his full seasons, and would leave a better feeling for next year after a more difficult year than was predicted.
The Frenchman has been one of the players who has suffered a decrease in its contribution compared to last season, although in his case it has been derived from the constant physical problems he has had to face and that have prevented him from being on the pitch for much of the course (he has only participated in 43% of the team’s minutes). His last injury occurred on April 17 in his starting role against Espanyol, when he left in tears after once again enjoying space in Simeone’s schemes
Lemar joined the group in the first training session of the week to prepare for Sunday’s game against Real Sociedad, where João Félix and Vrsaljko are still on the sidelines due to physical problems. for said meeting Felipe is low due to accumulation of warnings. In the case of João, he has been exercising alone on the grass for days to try to return, but under no circumstances will it be forced, and even less so when the main objective is already assured.
The Portuguese also fell in the duel against Espanyol and he has missed the last five games, where Atlético has only managed two wins and three goalsyes The red and white squad enjoyed two days off after the draw against Sevilla. Giménez’s goal ensured third place, but En-Nesyri’s header in the 85th minute will force them to play it on the last day. Suárez and Herrera said goodbye to the Metropolitano fans last Sunday and against Real Sociedad they will play their last match as Atlético footballers. They may not be the only ones.