Atlético might already be out of 2 competitions before Costa even joins the team in January. Pretty amenic start to the season, even if they've only lost 1 competitive match thus far. My brother went to the Madrid derbi this weekend as he was on a business trip to Spain. I gave him my Atleti gear to wear. I hope he enjoyed the Metropolitano, and I'm jealous he got three before me.
Anyway, Griezmann seems to be a well off the plot now. Seeing him subbed in the 75th for Torres is not a good sign. He was the most dynamic element on the team and without that dynamism, the team is simply a competent but not dangerous team. Sure, they´re a tough nut to crack, but without Griezmann or Costa, they won't be striking fera in anyone this year. I fear that AG is simply going through the paces and will leave in January. But that means this season is basically lost. Meanwhile Gabi, Juanfran, Felipe Luis, and Godín will be a year further down the backside of the hill.