{"id":326456,"date":"2026-04-29T19:53:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T14:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=326456"},"modified":"2026-04-29T19:53:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T14:23:03","slug":"atletico-confirm-triple-injury-blow-hours-before-arsenal-clash-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/atletico-confirm-triple-injury-blow-hours-before-arsenal-clash-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Atletico confirm triple injury blow hours before Arsenal clash | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A headache for Diego Simeone ahead of tonight\u2019s semi-final clash (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Atletico Madrid shall be without three key stars for tonight\u2019s Champions League semi-final showdown with Arsenal.<\/p>\n

Diego Simeone\u2019s side host the Gunners on the Wanda Metropolitano this evening seeking to draw first blood before their trip to north London next week.<\/p>\n

Atletico confirmed their matchday squad on Wednesday afternoon with Ademola Lookman included having sat out of the weekend game against Athletic Bilbao after picking up a knock within the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad.<\/p>\n

The previous Charlton teenager underwent a late fitness test but has been past fit.<\/p>\n

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Pablo Barrios, Jose Gimenez and Nico Gonzalez have all been unnoticed of the squad, nonetheless, ruling them out of tonight\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

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Barrios has only only recently returned from a muscle injury that saw the 22-year-old midfielder miss 16 games, including each quarter-final legs against Barcelona. <\/p>\n

Veteran defender Gimenez has also didn’t recuperate from a muscle issue that has ruled him out of the last 4 games.<\/p>\n

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Gonzalez is a fresh blow with the winger suffering a thigh injury during Tuesday\u2019s training session.<\/p>\n

Marca report the injury may also rule the Argentine out of next week\u2019s second leg on the Emirates.<\/p>\n

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Uruguay international Gimenez has been unnoticed of the squad (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Atletico shall be seeking to Julian Alvarez to provide the firepower tonight against considered one of the clubs who could try and sign him this summer.<\/p>\n

The previous Manchester City star has scored 20 goals in 52 appearances this term, saving a few of his best work for the Champions League where he has scored nine in 13.<\/p>\n

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Gonzalez may also miss next week\u2019s second leg (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Speaking on Tuesday, Simeone acknowledged the growing interest in his striker.<\/p>\n

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    \u2018I’m not in Julian Alvarez\u2019s head,\u2019 Simeone said.<\/p>\n

    \u2018I just suppose it’s normal. He’s a rare player. There’s interest from Arsenal, Paris St Germain, Barcelona and other teams. But it surely is nothing we’re concerned about.\u2019<\/p>\n

    Arsenal have injury problems of their very own tonight with Kai Havertz ruled out consequently of the groin injury he suffered against Newcastle United on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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    Jurrien Timber meanwhile has not recovered from a groin issue of his own.<\/p>\n

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