More problems for Atlético. Giménez has requested the change due to injury in the 54th minute of the match against Levante. The Uruguayan, who already missed the meeting against Granada last Saturday, reappeared this week and has fallen again. In the absence of a first diagnosis, Chelsea is in danger (Tuesday). And then Villarreal and Real Madrid come.
The center-back is not having with injuries either this season. First it was the coronavirus, back in September. and then various muscle problems that they have left him out of a total of 12 games since September.
Y also more trouble for Simeone, who has appeared in this last appointment against Levante with six casualties. Trippier is grounded and will return after Villarreal; Savic and Saúl serve sanction, Herrera is out due to coronavirus and Carrasco and Vrsaljko are injured, like now Giménez.
Atleti has informed that the respective medical tests will be carried out to detect the possible injury.
???? Our player @ JoseMaGimenez13 he was substituted in today's game due to muscular discomfort. Evidence is pending.
– Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) February 20, 2021