Atletico Madrid predicted XI v Lille: Clement Lenglet out, Antoine ...

Atletico Madrid predicted XI v Lille: Clement Lenglet out, Antoine Griezmann to start

Atletico Madrid go into their UEFA Champions League fixture against Lille OSC somewhat depleted at the back. There are multiple absentees for the La Liga side in this sector, including Frenchman Clement Lenglet. Former Chelsea full-back Cesar Azpilicueta and Romain Le Normand are also out of the encounter, limiting Diego Simeone’s options.

Axel Witsel is notably expected to start at centre-back. Atletico Madrid are also without Pablo Barrios and Marco Llorente, meaning that Simeone is set to opt for for a midfield trio of Conor Gallagher, Koke, and Rodrigo De Paul. Now-former France international Antoine Griezmann will start on the left of the attack, with former Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez on the right. Alexander Sorloth will lead the line through the middle.

Jan Oblak; Reinildo Mandava, José María Giménez, Axel Witsel, Nahuel Molina; Conor Gallagher, Koke, Rodrigo De Paul; Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth, Julian Alvarez. (L’Éq)

GFFN | Luke Entwistle