Bad news for Atlético Madrid and their coach Diego Simeone. A few days before the semi-final first leg of the Champions League, the Argentine coach has just lost an important player.
L’Atlético Madrid performed on Saturday in Liga against Athletic Club in a duel for Europe. The men of Diego Simeone pocketed a victory (3-2) which allows them to secure the last qualifying place for the Champions League. But they left feathers there.
Victim of thigh pain, Pablo Barrios had to give up his place shortly before the hour mark. This Sunday the Madrid club announced that the player was suffering from hamstring tear.
“Pablo Barrios suffered a muscle injury to his left thigh, which occurred during the match against Athletic Club this Saturday. The midfielder, born in Madrid, underwent examinations by the club’s medical staff, who confirmed the injury. The red and white number 8 will undergo physiotherapy sessions and a rehabilitation program in the gym, and the evolution of his injury will determine his return to competition..
Barrios, package against Arsenal
Although Atlético Madrid has not specified a return date for Pablo Barrios, Spanish media like Mark estimate his absence for about a month. It is already known that the 22-year-old will miss the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal on Wednesday.
He is also expected to miss the return match in London on May 5. On the other hand, if his rehabilitation goes well, he could be in the game for the final if the Colchoneros qualify. This is another setback for the Spaniard, who was returning from a long absence for similar problems.
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