Héctor Herrera is ready to return to play for Atlético de Madrid, but the Mexican seems unlikely to start
Mexican footballer Héctor Herrera returned to training this week with the rest of his teammates from Atlético de Madrid, however, it seems very difficult for “Zorro” to regain his place in the front line, Colchoneros being leaders in the standings.
Herrera, 30, has missed the last six LaLiga matches and missed the two games the Madrid team played in the Copa del Rey due to muscle problems. Now, in top physical condition, the native of Rosarito, Baja California, may not have many opportunities to play and regain his place in the star eleven.
In his last matches, Diego ‘El Cholo’ Simeone used 3-1-4-2 with Marcos Llorente and Thomas Lemar as owners of the midfield. In turn, Koke and Saúl Ñíguez combined in isolation.
With this scheme, Simeone and company are on the first place in the ranking with 44 points. Colchoneros has a seven-point lead over Real Madrid, second in the standings, and it should be noted that Atlético has two games waiting.
A statistic against Herrera’s chances of starting again is that the rojiblanco team won all the games it played without the Mexican. Since their loss to Real Madrid, in which Héctor started on December 12, Atlético has six consecutive victories in the Spanish championship.
However, a factor in favor of Héctor Herrera is that the eighth round of the Champions League begins in February and Diego Simeone could make rotations in his starting team. The Aztec could take advantage of this scenario to regain his place.
Atlético de Madrid’s next match will be against Valencia and Héctor Herrera could be considered for the match.