Simeone rests stars again

Diego Simeone has again chosen to rest a number of his first team players for Atletico Madrid’s Europa League clash this Thursday.

Welcoming Czech side Viktoria Plzen to the Calderon for the second round of group stage matches this week, Simeone has opted to leave out of his squad a number of notable names.

Arda Turan, Filipe Luis, Juanfran Torres, Joao Miranda and Mario Suarez are all rested for the clash, whilst Radamel Falcao is still not considered, having missed last weekend’s win at Espanyol with a thigh injury.

This group of players are all expected to return, however, for Sunday’s clash with Malaga in the League.

Atletico Madrid squad to face Viktoria Plzen: Sergio Asenjo, Courtois, Godín, Pulido, Cisma, Silvio, Cata Díaz, Kader, Tiago, Koke, Raúl García, Cristian Rodríguez, Gabi, Emre, Saúl, Adrián, Diego Costa, Ndoye

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