The Arnau Ortiz case: Atlético winger unseen since Osasuna

Rubén Uría looks at the stalled progress of the former Atlético Madrileño man: he shone in pre-season, played in five matches and has not featured since the clash with Osasuna. Uría believes he is having a hard time and that, if he is not part of the coach's plans, the best option would be to find him a move.

Rubén Uría devotes the story of the day to Arnau Ortiz on 'Club Uría'. The winger won Simeone over after an excellent season with the reserve side, was registered with the first team wearing the number 16 and started on the opening matchday against Málaga. He then got minutes against Sevilla, Athletic Club, Real Sociedad and Osasuna, making a good impression.

Since that game against Osasuna, he has gone two months without playing a single minute. Uría recalls that Simeone explained, when asked by Nacho Donado, that the step up from Primera Federación, Spain's third tier, to LaLiga is a big one, and that a club like Atlético demands a period of adaptation, given the competition for places in his position.

Even so, Uría believes the forward cannot be having an easy time of it. He considers Alejandro Gutiérrez's argument that this case mirrors that of Marc Pubill last season, but concludes that it would be a shame if he ended up not playing: if he is not part of Simeone's plans, the best thing would be to find him a way out.

CLICK on the VIDEO to relive the moment on 'Club Uría' when Arnau Ortiz's situation in Atlético de Madrid's first-team squad is explained.