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Trippier, the untouchable by Simeone

Carlos Tristan González

Madrid

Updated:12/08/2020 01: 22h

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Something changed in Cádiz’s visit to Metropolitan on November 7. That day, after flirting with the idea before, Simeone He ended up betting on a variation in his scheme that he has maintained to date: from a defense of four he went on to play with three centrals and two backs. The Athletic Not only has he found his best version in this variant, with the defensive security of yesteryear and a greater presence in the attack, but he has also managed to boost the performance of some players. The most benefited has been Kieran Trippier, that without so many defensive ties, is lavish in attack more than ever and, in addition, it does so with special success. Last Saturday, against him Real Valladolid, the two goals were born in the English side, who already accumulates three assists so far this season.

Trippier is going through a great moment and has managed to reverse the situation in just a few months, when his actions raised doubts within the team. Signed in summer 2019 to replace a classic like JuanfranThe full-back soon won over the fans, both for his contribution on the pitch and for his commitment outside of it (the first thing he did when he landed in Spain was to sign up for Spanish classes). But an injury at the beginning of 2020, a groin strain, kept him out for more than a month and ended up relegating him to the background. Arias gained strength on the right flank and Vrsaljko, disappeared until then, he knew how to take advantage of the opportunity once recovered from his ailments. Trippier suddenly lost the undisputed poster for Simeone, but this summer, the departure of Arias and the injury of Vrsaljko gave him the opportunity to take over the position again. An opportunity that English has known how to take advantage of in an exceptional way.

With 1,350 minutes On his legs, Trippier is, next to cloud, the only Atlético player who has played absolutely everything this season. The Englishman has added new records to his catalog, and his already known ability for centers and set pieces has added skills more typical of a winger. In Marcos Llorente and Correa He has his best partners, to whom he offers continuous passes into space and walls that are a way of entry to penetrate the rival area. The 3-5-2 devised by his coach gives him the whole band, with the peace of mind of having three centrals, especially Savic, keeping his back to him, which makes him even more incisive in attack and reduces his obligations behind him, a facet that he does not dominate so much. We must not forget that the “bad back” that he suffered on some occasion punished the team last season, for example against him. RB Leipzig, who took advantage of an oversight from the side to start the play that cost Atlético the elimination of the Champions League.

More possession and chances

Although in Europe the team is not exhibiting that same solidity and tomorrow it will be played against the RB Salzburg, the numbers in the league are unbeatable: Atlético is stronger than ever in defense (only two goals against in ten games), has more possession than before and generates more chances than in previous seasons. A formula that is paying off and in which Trippier is a fundamental piece, adapting to a demarcation, that of lane, that he already knew with the English team and that is helping him to show his best version since he landed at Atlético.

Logic says that sooner or later Trippier will rest, especially now that it seems that Vrsaljko’s return is approaching. But for now, the Englishman will be the starter again in what can be considered the first final of the season for Atlético: tomorrow’s game against RB Salzburg, which has a ticket to the second round of the Champions League as a prize. An encounter that comes in the middle of the rumors coming from England, where «The Telegraph» assured that Manchester United has him on their agenda. An outing that today seems complicated, as the Englishman has adapted perfectly to the capital of Spain and to the team, with which he feels very identified. An interest, that of United, which confirms Trippier’s good work on the pitch.

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