Diego Simeone believes Julian Alvarez will likely be fit to start out the second leg of Atletico Madrid’s Champions League semi-final against Arsenal next week.
Alvarez’s penalty earned Atletico a 1-1 draw against Mikel Arteta’s side in the primary leg on Wednesday night after Viktor Gyokeres’ first-half spot kick put the Gunners in front.
Nevertheless, the Argentina international was forced off with 13 minutes remaining after injuring his ankle in a challenge from Eberechi Eze.
Alvarez was clearly in pain as he left the pitch was seen walking on the pitch after the full-time whistle.
Atletico can even have concerns over Giuliano Simeone and Alexander Sorloth as additionally they picked up injuries throughout the game.
When asked for an update on Alvarez, Giuliano Simeone and Sorloth, Diego Simeone said: ‘Well, knowing them, they’ll definitely be there on Tuesday,
‘I don’t think there will likely be anyone that is not going to be playing on Tuesday.
‘I suppose they is likely to be feeling some physical discomfort now. Giuliano from a knock, Julian from the autumn he had in the midst of the pitch and Sorloth with a hamstring strain, but I actually have little doubt they’ll be there.’
Atletico are as a result of play Valencia in La Liga on Saturday before the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal next Tuesday.
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