Trippier is a solid defender, who gets forward well and his delivery from set pieces will be important over the coming months.

The other good news is that Diego Costa has also looked to be coming back to his best over the summer after cutting an unhappy figure for most of last season. If the rampaging physical Costa is back and Joao Felipe is the real deal, then Atletico may not notice Griezmann's departure too much.

Atletico coach Diego Simeone has been at the club since the end of 2011 and has imposed his rock-solid defensive style on to great effect, although pre-season signs have hinted that this season he may be open to a more attacking approach.

That would certainly suit the style of some of Atletico's midfielders with Koke, effective in the opposition half, while Saul Rodriguez continues to offer a combination of defensive discipline and an ability to score important goals. Finally Thomas Partey might finally get the chance to exploit his qualities as a box-to-box midfielder.

The new-look Atletico certainly left their mark on Real Madrid, imposing a 7-3 humiliation on their local rivals in New York what looks like an early declaration of intent from Simeone and company.

Perhaps last season the fact the Champions League final was played in their Wanda Metropolitano Stadium could have been a distraction for Atletico until they were knocked out of the tournament by Juventus in the last 16, although Atletico will give everything in Europe once again, perhaps this season will see them focus more on the league.

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