Rodrigo De Paul He’s not having an easy time at Atlético Madrid. The Argentine midfielder had been at the center of criticism in Cholo Simeone’s team since before the World Cup in Qatar, and after the World Cup there seems to be no return.
There was a new chapter in this novel. In the match where Atlético beat Valladolid 3-0 (goals from Álvaro Morata, Álvaro Morata and Mario Hermoso)the world champion came on 11′ into the second half to replace Marcos Llorente and received a terrible and unjustified whistle when his name was announced in stadium voice by Atlético fans at the Wanda Metropolitano.
The anger of the “Colchonero” fans arose because the midfielder hasn’t performed at his best since his arrival at the Madrid club and has generated some resistance among the fans. But the explanation goes further and has increased after the consecration of the Argentina national team in Qatar. The dispute that took place on social media between the Argentines and the Spaniards has been transferred to the clubs and several players are incredibly paying for this issue, especially De Paul.
These boos are nothing new for the ex Racing who has already suffered it in his first appearance after the World Cup where he was attacked in this way by the fans when the finish line was recognized. The truth is that the Argentine midfielder had some improprieties, which Cholo Simeone didn’t like either, and added to the long list of problems that put the relationship with the fans to the test.
De Paul remained on the bench and just last Wednesday, a month after becoming world champion, he added his first minutes in the Colchonero squad. And this Saturday Simeone sent him onto the field for the second time since the beginning of 2023.
With these 34 minutes played against Valladolid, the benchmark midfielder of the national team Scaloneta has played 113 minutes since 1 January. Given this scenario, Rodrigo De Paul’s future appears quite uncertain and Atlético are also evaluating a possible sale if an offer arrives that equals or exceeds the investment made at the time of the Argentine’s transfer.
Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid, little by little, is recovering. With the victory against Valladolid, they entered the qualification zone for the European Champions League, as they are in fourth place in the standings, with 31 points.
Source: Clarin
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