Simeone, questioned at Atlético

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Cholo Simeone is beginning to be questioned as Atlético de Madrid's coach after the 3-0 defeat against Athletic Club and a LaLiga start with only seven points out of 12 possible. The Argentine coach is also facing his last year of contract, which ends on June 30, 2027, as demands on the team's performance increase.

The result at San Mamés has raised pressure after four matchdays. Atlético had accumulated seven points before their visit to Bilbao, but two goals conceded almost consecutively after halftime left the game very much in favor of the opponent before Oihan Sancet completed the 3-0 scoreline.

Cholo Simeone, questioned after Atlético de Madrid's setback

The defeat is not solely explained by the scoreline. Cholo Simeone's team had 62% of possession but failed to convert that control into enough chances to alter the game when Athletic took the lead.

The coach himself took part of the responsibility after the match. Simeone admitted that his coaching staff did not manage to prepare the team adequately for the start of the second half, precisely the period in which the two early local goals were scored.

Such performance has led to criticisms surrounding the coach. Mati Prats has directly pointed at Simeone as the one responsible for finding a solution once the transfer market closed and the noise around names like Julián Álvarez subsided.

The situation gains more importance due to the contractual circumstances. The coach, who joined the club in December 2011, signed his last extension until 2027, making this season a significant decision point regarding his continuity after over a decade on the touchline.

Away problems resurface in LaLiga

One of the aspects Atlético de Madrid needs to address is their away performance. The loss in Bilbao once again highlighted issues that already influenced the previous season, particularly when the team loses control of the game away from the Metropolitano.

The LaLiga beginning also narrows the margin. After four matchdays, Atlético finds itself five points behind FC Barcelona, who have won all four games, and has already dropped points in two matches despite starting the season aspiring to compete for the top positions.

The context doesn't facilitate an immediate turnaround. Simeone has had to manage offensive problems due to the absences of Jonathan David and Alexander Sorloth, while Julián Álvarez returned against Athletic after being out of the team.

The schedule increases pressure on Simeone

The upcoming matches will gauge the team's ability to respond. The schedule includes a visit to Real Sociedad at Anoeta and subsequently a Champions League fixture against Liverpool at Anfield, two away games that demand immediate improvement compared to what was shown at San Mamés.

The fans currently maintain their support for the coach, but results will carry significant weight as this marks the final year of his contract in Spain. Cholo Simeone needs to improve the away performance and regain points in the coming matchdays before the debate on his continuity shifts from external criticisms to a decision within Atlético de Madrid.

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