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.
Return to bench
Gimenez (ankle) is on the bench for Monday's match against Saudi Arabia.
ANALYSIS
Gimenez is back in the team sheet Monday as expected, although he is not yet fit enough to start, instead serving from the bench. The expectation will be to see him enter the field as the match goes on, giving him some time to test his legs. He will then eye a return to a starting role in the coming games, coming in for Sebastian Caceres or Mathias Olivera.
Gimenez is back in the team sheet Monday as expected, although he is not yet fit enough to start, instead serving from the bench. The expectation will be to see him enter the field as the match goes on, giving him some time to test his legs. He will then eye a return to a starting role in the coming games, coming in for Sebastian Caceres or Mathias Olivera.
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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 be on bench Monday
Gimenez (ankle) is likely to be eligible as a substitute option if required Monday against Saudi Arabia following his participation in training sessions, Fabian Bertolini of El Espectador Deportes reports.
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Won't play in WC opener
Gimenez (ankle) won't be available for Monday's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia, according to Soledad Cejas of DSports.
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Not expected to play in opener
Gimenez (ankle) is not expected to be risked in Uruguay's World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday, according to TyC Sports.
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Training away from group
Gimenez (ankle) is not training with the group and is a major doubt for the World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia on Monday, according to Oscar Garcia of MARCA.
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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.