Atlético have to add a couple of names to their already long list of injured players. Vrsaljkowho requested the substitution in the 21st minute of the game against Betis after a bad fall, suffers a “post-traumatic muscle injury to the right thigh”, according to medical tests carried out this Monday. It is not serious and he will do physiotherapy work in the next few days. Correawho also limped off in the first half, has a severe bruise on the foot and he will also be away for a few days.
The medical part explains that the injury of the Croatian side “It occurred when he fell uncoordinated, forcing him to make an excessive extension and contusion in the buttock when hitting the ground”. The footballer could not continue and left the field limping, replaced by Carrasco. Vrsaljko is pending evolution and it is very difficult to get to Manchester.
In the case of Correa, “suffer a severe bruise on the foot, as a result of the direct trauma received”. The Argentine went to a divided ball, arrived before his rival and took a kick. On the 10th he tried to hold out for a few minutes, but finally called for a change, just a few minutes after Vrsaljko. His case is more complex and It is doubtful for the Champions League date.
The rojiblanco team appeared at Villamarín without its six injured players: Wass, Cunha, Koke, Kondogbia, Savic and Hermoso. In this way, with Vrsaljko and Correa there are eight players out, within a staff of 22 troops. That is, more than a third of the group is out. Simeone has 14 members of the first team, two goalkeepers and 12 field players. Fortunately, Savic and Koke are close to their return and aim for Friday’s game, and the two who fell this Sunday do not suffer serious injuries.