Madrid moves quickly when Atlético’s calendar tightens, but for Obed Vargas the season has so far been one of preparation rather than participation. Before the visit of Osasuna, Diego Simeone spoke about the Mexican midfielder’s wait for a first appearance of the 2026-27 campaign, urging him to preserve the attitude that brought him to the club.
Atlético Madrid wait on Obed Vargas
Vargas has not yet played a minute for Atlético this season. He was absent from the earliest matchday squads, before returning to Simeone’s group selections, but the route into the side remains crowded in central midfield.
Simeone said the midfielder had worked with unchanged commitment since arriving in the Spanish capital. “He has kept the same enthusiasm and application he showed from the day he came here,” the Atlético coach said, noting the considerable competition for places in that area of the pitch.
The Argentine also underlined the qualities he sees in the player: humility, character and industry. Vargas, he said, must continue on that path until his opening arrives.
“He needs to remain ready, as he is doing, and keep looking for that opportunity,” Simeone added. “I hope the coach can give it to him.”
For now, Vargas’s role is defined by patience inside a squad where selection in midfield is difficult to win. His reappearance among the available players suggests he remains within Simeone’s plans, even if his first competitive contribution for Atlético is still pending.
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