{"id":3661,"date":"2026-09-15T23:15:57","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T23:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/?p=3661"},"modified":"2026-09-15T23:15:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T23:15:57","slug":"obed-vargas-yet-to-feature-for-atletico-but-simeone-promises-a-chance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/?p=3661","title":{"rendered":"Obed Vargas yet to feature for Atl\u00e9tico, but Simeone promises a chance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onefootball.com\/en\/player\/obed-vargas-431941\">Obed Vargas<\/a> has still not been able to make his LaLiga debut with <a href=\"https:\/\/onefootball.com\/en\/team\/atletico-de-madrid-3\">Atl\u00e9tico de Madrid<\/a><\/strong>, but Diego Simeone made it clear that the Mexican midfielder remains in his plans and will get an opportunity during the season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>The 20-year-old has not played a single minute in the <strong>five LaLiga matches<\/strong> the red-and-white side has played. In addition, he was not included in the first four squads, although he was called up for the two most recent ones, still without stepping onto the pitch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"HorizontalSeparator_separator__zeIS5\"\/>\n<hr class=\"HorizontalSeparator_separator__zeIS5\"\/>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>Simeone highlighted the attitude Vargas has shown since arriving at the club.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><svg class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__icon__5ciJ0\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 18\"><path d=\"M9.625 8.694V18H0V7.653L4.813 0h5.312l-4.75 7.653v1.04h4.25zm13.875 0V18h-9.625V7.653L18.688 0H24l-4.75 7.653v1.04h4.25z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__textContainer__4__UQ\">\n<p class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__text__RZ8Vn\">\u201cHe has been working with the same enthusiasm and effort since he arrived.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><h3>Very tough competition in midfield<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>The main obstacle for Vargas is the enormous competition in Atl\u00e9tico\u2019s central midfield.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>The Argentine coach mentioned <strong>Koke Resurrecci\u00f3n, Johnny Cardoso, Morten Hjulmand, Pablo Barrios and Rodrigo Mendoza<\/strong> as some of the players he must compete with for a spot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><svg class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__icon__5ciJ0\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 18\"><path d=\"M9.625 8.694V18H0V7.653L4.813 0h5.312l-4.75 7.653v1.04h4.25zm13.875 0V18h-9.625V7.653L18.688 0H24l-4.75 7.653v1.04h4.25z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__textContainer__4__UQ\">\n<p class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__text__RZ8Vn\">\u201cHe has very strong competition there in midfield.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>Even so, Simeone especially praised the Mexican\u2019s personality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><svg class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__icon__5ciJ0\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 18\"><path d=\"M9.625 8.694V18H0V7.653L4.813 0h5.312l-4.75 7.653v1.04h4.25zm13.875 0V18h-9.625V7.653L18.688 0H24l-4.75 7.653v1.04h4.25z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__textContainer__4__UQ\">\n<p class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__text__RZ8Vn\">\u201cHe is a humble, noble, and hardworking boy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>The coach believes that maintaining that attitude will be essential while he waits for his opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3>Simeone is confident his moment will come<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>Although Vargas has yet to log official minutes this season, Simeone said Atl\u00e9tico will need to rely on all of its players as the schedule progresses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><svg class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__icon__5ciJ0\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 18\"><path d=\"M9.625 8.694V18H0V7.653L4.813 0h5.312l-4.75 7.653v1.04h4.25zm13.875 0V18h-9.625V7.653L18.688 0H24l-4.75 7.653v1.04h4.25z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__textContainer__4__UQ\">\n<p class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__text__RZ8Vn\">\u201cWe will surely have to use him, like all his teammates.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>The Argentine also stressed the importance of the Mexican staying prepared and available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><svg class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__icon__5ciJ0\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 18\"><path d=\"M9.625 8.694V18H0V7.653L4.813 0h5.312l-4.75 7.653v1.04h4.25zm13.875 0V18h-9.625V7.653L18.688 0H24l-4.75 7.653v1.04h4.25z\" fill=\"currentColor\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__textContainer__4__UQ\">\n<p class=\"ArticleBlockquote_blockquote__text__RZ8Vn\">\u201cHe needs to stay available, as he has been, looking for that opportunity that I hope the coach can give him.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><h3>Obed is called up again for Osasuna<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>Vargas was once again included in the squad for the match against <strong>Osasuna<\/strong>, after being among the substitutes in the 0-3 win over Real Sociedad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>Simeone will still be without several key players for this match. <strong>Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez and Pablo Barrios<\/strong> are still recovering from their respective injuries, while <strong>Alexander S\u00f8rloth<\/strong> remains out with a muscle problem.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>The absence of some key pieces could open up 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