With the injury of Julian AlvarezSimeone had to pull Baena to end the clash. Atlético faced Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals with La Araña and Griezmann as the only forwards available. Some discomfort in the back of the leg, as confirmed Mateu Alemany in the Movistar microphones, they left Sorloth out of combat.
The Norwegian, who had just scored a double against Athletic Club last weekend, was unable to participate in the match against Arsenal due to injury. “He was there for a week, the previous week, practically until Monday, with rest from a blow he had had on the back of his leg and it is clear that during the warm-up, making some gesture, he suffered and couldn’t play. Bad luck”said Mateu Alemany at the conclusion of the match.
Simeone himself wanted to clarify in a press conference the reason why the Norwegian had not participated. “Some discomfort in the hamstrings“They knocked out Sorloth. Although the Argentine coach wanted to reassure the red and white fans when they asked him about the possible injuries of Giuliano, Julián and the Norwegian: “I can’t imagine any of them not being there on Tuesday. Giuliano, for the blow he had. Julián, because of the blow.” “We take care of him so as not to force anything.”“said Cholo.
Mateu also referred to the substitution of Julián in the second act: “It seems like it might not be that important. We all wish it. Let’s hope it’s nothing. There have been several players who have gone to the limit. We have six days to prepare for a final with capital letters,” said the Director of Men’s Professional Football.
