Jose Maria Gimenez
31-Year-Old
Atlético Madrid
La Liga
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Gimenez was busy throughout the 2024/25 season, recording 115 clearances, 27 interceptions and 26 tackles across 27 appearances (20 starts). The Uruguayan international was a regular at center-back, but some rotation would be surprising if Clement Lenglet and Robin Le Normand are also fit. His upside is capped since the only area where he contributes reliably is defensive stats such as clearances, tackles and interceptions. That said, Atleti's defensive prowess and tendency to secure clean sheets could boost Gimenez's outlook, as usual.
Trains with potential starters
Gimenez trained with the projected starters ahead of Friday's game against Spain, according to Mundo Deportivo.
ANALYSIS
Gimenez was on the bench against Cape Verde but wasn't fit enough to play after suffering a minor setback. However, the defender has been training in the last few days and even made the projected starting lineup in Wednesday's session. The Atletico Madrid center-back looks fit enough to start if manager Marcelo Bielsa decides it.
Gimenez was on the bench against Cape Verde but wasn't fit enough to play after suffering a minor setback. However, the defender has been training in the last few days and even made the projected starting lineup in Wednesday's session. The Atletico Madrid center-back looks fit enough to start if manager Marcelo Bielsa decides it.
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Bench option Sunday
Gimenez is on the bench for Sunday's match against Cape Verde.
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Back in training, expected on bench
Gimenez (ankle) appeared in Saturday's practice with the Uruguayan national team but was included in the substitutes unit ahead of Sunday's clash with Cape Verde, Joaquin Pisa of El Observador reports.
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Doesn't train Friday
Gimenez didn't train Friday due to ankle pain, and his presence in Sunday's game against Cape Verde is uncertain, according to Joaquin Pisa of El Observador.
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Return to bench
Gimenez (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Saudi Arabia.
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Recovered from injury
Gimenez (ankle) has rejoined full training after overcoming his injury, about which coach Marcelo Bielsa stated "Gimenez had an ankle problem and joined training a week later because the people monitoring his situation are used to working with him, and the player trusts them a lot for his recovery. He's finally been back with us for 15 days now and is healed.", per Montevideo Portal.
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Could head to Saudi Arabia
Two teams in the Saudi Pro League are interested in signing Gimenez, according to Diego Paez de Roque of El Desmarque.
ANALYSIS
Gimenez is one of the most reliable defensive alternatives at Atletico Madrid, but it wouldn't be shocking if the defender changes teams in the summer. After all, Atletico are keen on signing Cristian Romero, and they already feature Clement Lenglet and Robin Le Normand on the current roster. If the contract is attractive, which is sure to be the case, expect Gimenez to consider his exit from the Wanda Metropolitano.
Gimenez is one of the most reliable defensive alternatives at Atletico Madrid, but it wouldn't be shocking if the defender changes teams in the summer. After all, Atletico are keen on signing Cristian Romero, and they already feature Clement Lenglet and Robin Le Normand on the current roster. If the contract is attractive, which is sure to be the case, expect Gimenez to consider his exit from the Wanda Metropolitano.