Atletico Madrid to continue betting on a small squad LaLiga - Atletico Simeone will have up to 21 players at his disposal

Ahead of the 2018/19 season, Atletico Madrid's coach Diego Simeone seems eager to continue counting on a short squad of maximum 21 players.

After the departures Miguel Angel Moya, Yannick Carrasco and Nicolas Gaitan in January, the Argentine put faith in a team of 17 players plus two goalkeepers.

Next season won't be any different for Atleti, as Simeone aims to start off with a couple of goalkeepers in Jan Oblak and the team's new signing, Antonio Adan.

Sime Vrsaljko and Juanfran will take turns on the right side of defence and Filipe Luis will be assisted by Lucas Hernandez on the left flank.

The Frenchman will also feature as a centre-back, to join the trident consisting of Diego Godin, Jose Gimenez and Stefan Savic.

Thomas Lemar and Rodri will be added to the already powerful midfield and Gelson Martins remains the top target to replace Gabi.

Finally, Diego Costa, Antoine Griezmann and Angel Correa will be joined by the replacement of Kevin Gameiro - who is heading to Valencia - with Nikola Kalinic remaining Los Rojiblancos' top target up front.