Giménez misses the visit to Manchester City. Atlético has confirmed that the central He does not travel due to the inconvenience with which he left the match against Alavés, where he was substituted in the 86th minute. The defender, who at that time did not have good feelings, was not ruled out, but medical tests advise him to stop.
The club’s statement speaks of “some discomfort” and not an injury, but enough for Giménez to stay out of a momentous appointment. with this break it is intended that he can be ready for the second leg, which is next Wednesday. Forcing could result in a major injury that leaves you out of almost everything that remains.
The Uruguayan was already a doubt for the Old Trafford game three weeks ago. So there was some discomfort in the soleus, but the player’s feelings were very positive and he was able to complete the Champions League match and also start against Rayo and in the first game with Uruguay.
Athletic’s call for Manchester
Thus, Simeone confirmed the call for 22 footballers who at 11:00 take the flight to Manchester. Giménez and Herrera, for physical reasons, and Carrasco, due to suspension, are out and the homegrown players Christian, Ibra and Javi Serrano enter along with Lecomte, Oblak; Lodi, Savic, Wass, Felipe, Hermoso, Reinildo, Vrsaljko; Kondogbia, DePaul, Koke, Lemar, Llorente; Joao Felix, Luis Suarez, Griezmann, Correa and Cunha.