Carrasco has proved a problematic figure in the Atlético squad on several occasions, with the Belgian involved in bust-ups with team-mates Koke and Gabi, and fitness coach Óscar 'Profe' Ortega, in the past year alone.
And despite Carrasco's ability to bring a level of flair to the attack that is offered by few others in the Atleti first team, Simeone is said to be ready to admit defeat in his attempts to tame the 24-year-old.