La Liga 2019-20: Atletico Madrid's ideal lineup this season

#3 Defenders

Gimenez was busy with Uruguay at the Copa America in the summer

Atletico Madrid had the staunchest defence in La Liga in 2018-19 conceding a meagre 26 goals, but surprising no one. They had no right to that record with constant injuries to many defenders. Jose Gimenez, Diego Godin, and Hernandez were all ruled out by injuries at different times of the season forcing Simeone to adapt and put forth a patchwork defence of the best back four available to him.

This season is likely to see largely new players integrated into the back four. Stefan Savic and Mario Hermoso have been the dominant centre-back pairing for Simeone in pre-season, although the recent return from vacation of the Uruguayan, Jose Maria Gimenez would put a dent in that. As we crawl towards the start of the La Liga season, Gimenez and Hermoso could be Atleti's defensive base.

Another recent addition to training, Renan Lodi will be expected to be starting at left-back. 18-year-old Manu Sanchez has been filling in for him so far, during the active season, though, Hermoso can be a potential deputy for him.

At right-back is England's Trippier, who was recently added to the squad from Tottenham. He would complete the set at the back, and although on paper its a good backline, its yet largely untested.