Atletico Madrid are gearing up for a highly-anticipated clash with Real Madrid in the Champions League. A lot is at stake for Diego Simeone’s men, as they have two defeats in finals to Los Blancos to avenge when they lock horns in the semi-final.
Unfortunately, Los Rojiblancos’ shot at winning was rocked by a huge injury blow. Atletico will take on the Champions League holders without Jose Gimenez.
The Spaniard picked up a knock over the weekend during the 5-0 win over Las Palmas. A Kevin-Prince Boateng challenge in the 25th minute forced the 22-year-old off the pitch.
Atletico later confirmed that the player suffered an adductor muscle injury. This could sideline Gimenez for approximately three weeks.
MEDICAL REPORT @JoseMaGimenez13 suffers a grade II muscle injury in the left adductor #GoAtleti pic.twitter.com/PBfuIEvRM5
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) April 30, 2017
This means the defender will miss the first-leg clash with Zidane’s men. Simeone will have a selection head for the right-back slot, with Sime Vrsaljko and Juanfran Torres also out.
El Cholo has two options – either the Argentine will play young defender Lucas Hernandez, or copy his tactics from Saturday and bring midfielder Thomas Partey to replace Gimenez.
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