In the absence of an official report from Atlético, Nico González’s injury is confirmed. The Argentine suffered in yesterday’s training at the Metropolitano and will not be available Simeone for tonight’s duel against Arsenal, corresponding to the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. Nor will he travel to London in six dayswhen the pass to the final will be decided.
In addition to the footballer on loan from Juventus, Neither Barrios nor Giménez appear in the call either.both affected by muscle problems. Three absences that leave the squad at 20 first team players, although some, such as Lookman —as Simeone acknowledged—, They still have discomfort.
Homegrown players on the sides
The list amounts to 23 footballers with the inclusion of Esquivel, third goalkeeper, along with Boñar and Julio Díazcommon in recent calls and in charge of reinforcing the defense. The team completed the usual activation training this morning and will remain concentrated until, after 7:00 p.m., they travel to the Metropolitano – where there will be a special arrival – to face Arsenal.
