Atlético de Madrid are in high spirits after starting the week with a dramatic 7-0 win over neighbors Rayo Vallecano. This victory, the most important ever obtained outside in La Liga, had only one shadow on the board: the injury of Memphis Depay.
The Dutch international was inconsistent but Diego Simeone believes he is Antoine Griezmann’s best partner up front, with the two showing great chemistry in the final third. However, a big part of the problem is that Memphis’ physical condition hasn’t allowed this partnership to flourish as it should.
Signed in January this year, Memphis has never been fit for more than three games in the rojiblanco jersey. Today, he is excluded for several more weeks. There Padlock Cope says his hamstring issue will keep him out of action for three weeks, while brand claim Memphis are keen to return to full form for the Madrid derby, with Real Madrid visiting the Civitas Metropolitano on September 24.
With the upcoming international break, Memphis will miss the next game against Sevilla but could be back to face Valencia a week earlier, while the Rojiblancos will also be in action in the Champions League group stage opener. midweek, September 20 or 21. Alvaro Morata is his likely replacement, but frustration over Memphis’ availability persists.
