Player return status:
Training Returns
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
a forward (sports)
Riquelme
has returned to the squad on Friday to complete a full team fitness session. He is expected to make his debut in Saturday's friendly against the
Getafe (city in Brazil)
Early absences
: Riquelme had missed two consecutive days of practice due to ill health before returning to the gym on Thursday to practice alone.
Injury Updates:
Situation in Le Marre
: Another injured player, Lemar, continues to miss fitness training due to injury and is not expected to play in the weekend's friendlies.
New season outlook:
starting lineup
: Riquelme will be in Simeone's starting lineup for the new season.