Diego Simeone has only picked up two points in three matches. This year, we're watching what may be the worst Atletico Madrid of recent years. Judging by their results in three matches, this match is risky. They drew with Elche and Alaves and lost to Espanyol. Villarreal is a stronger team on paper than these two. Therefore, this match will be very difficult, but I'm sure the manager, aware of this, will have prepared his players thoroughly.
Diego Simeone is surely needed to be work on solid strategy his defensive system is not working as they held at home by Elche and their defeat against Espanyol in first game clearly indicating changes are essential otherwise this season is going to be terrible for them. 3 Matches 2 points now after break they are going to host Villarreal and then visiting Anfield is surely not easy task for them if they are not able to have positive results this is going to hurt them badly in long run.
Villarreal attack currently is one of the best in La Liga they already score 8 goals in three games while their defense is also balanced just one goal conceded mean it's going to be the toughest challenge for Atlético Madrid to survive in this game and have something positive.