His teammates quickly rushed to his aid before calling for help from the medical staff, who spent a number of minutes trying to resuscitate the player. Dembele joined Atletico on a 'loan with an option to buy' deal from French side Lyon in January, but has barely featured so far, making just two La Liga appearances. What matters is the quality of these minutes," Simeone said. Spanish outlet Marca have reported that Dembele will be given opportunities to prove his worth in the coming weeks. But with Atletico chasing the La Liga title, if he does not get off the mark soon it seems highly unlikely Simeone will have much patience.

Source: Daily Mirror March 23, 2021 17:59 UTC