Arsenal and Atletico Madrid come together next week in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final but both sides have a number of injury concerns ahead of the game
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is keeping his fingers crossed that star Pablo Barrios has avoided a serious injury ahead of next week’s showdown with Arsenal. The Spanish side welcome the Premier League leaders to the Metropolitano on Wednesday for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash.
Barrios, 22, was withdrawn as Atleti beat Athletic Bilbao on Saturday and Simeone has confirmed that he will undergo further testing to determine whether he has picked up a long-term issue.
He said: “I haven’t seen him yet. The doctors will inform us what injury he may have. Life often makes it difficult for us and they are doing it with him this year, with respect to injuries.
“He has to take it as a learning curve, with the strength and willingness to learn from what is happening to him. He must be strong and work.
“Before the game I told him that I trust him a lot, he is very important for us and we are waiting for him. Hopefully the injury is as small as possible and he can be with us at the end of the season.”
Barrios has made 35 appearances for Atletico Madrid this season, scoring once. He played the full 90 minutes as the Spanish side fell to a 4-0 defeat against Arsenal in the league stage of the Champions League earlier this season.
While Simeone has his concerns, his opposite number Mikel Arteta has his own. A trio of Arsenal stars came off midway through the Gunners’ 1-0 win against Newcastle at the weekend.
Kai Havertz, Eberechi Eze and Martin Zubimendi were all withdrawn and Arteta gave updates on the three after the win against Newcastle.
He said: “[Eberechi] Eze is a big player for us and he's in a really good moment. He produced an incredible moment to score the goal. Hopefully he's fit and he can be with us on Wednesday.
“Zubi [Martin Zubimendi] was sick, and at half-time, he wasn't feeling good. He tried his very best. He played a really good game, and in the end, we had to take him off.”
Asked if he had spoken to Havertz, the Arsenal boss added: “No I haven’t, but he had a little niggle so I don't know how serious it is. It didn't look too big because the action, the way he describes it, is not too sharp, but I have to wait and see.”
muucklmpu
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Arsenal has more injuries than artiletico Madrid
Mide_reignz
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Yes see till March they were very confident of winning the title as they were comfortably having the lead but within a month they are now just having hope. What a way to gamble a 9 point lead within a month
I’d wait for your comment when we finally lift up a Silverware, however, go attach your true club badge so I know who you are, already I know ur club is out of the Cl, so rest still!!!
zuwmosuyz
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As far as we still have something to play for, then it means we have something to hope on. So rest
Yes see till March they were very confident of winning the title as they were comfortably having the lead but within a month they are now just having hope. What a way to gamble a 9 point lead within a month
Mide_reignz
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I predicted the score which I feel its going to happen. And yes every year arsenal fans has one thing to say at the end of season next year we will win everything,but at the end nothing. But yeah being 2nd place for the 4th consecutive season will also be an achievement 😂
As far as we still have something to play for, then it means we have something to hope on. So rest
zuwmosuyz
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And still, you’re worried, cos if you’re not, you keep shut and wait for the result, however, either we bottle it or not, we are still the GUNNERS ❤️🥶
I predicted the score which I feel its going to happen. And yes every year arsenal fans has one thing to say at the end of season next year we will win everything,but at the end nothing. But yeah being 2nd place for the 4th consecutive season will also be an achievement 😂
Mide_reignz
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Why should I get pain? I just spoke the fact . And deep down all know that arsenal went from quadraple to keeping hopes alive to win atleast one , even they won't win any. And if this happens, it will be the biggest bottlers ever happened.
And still, you’re worried, cos if you’re not, you keep shut and wait for the result, however, either we bottle it or not, we are still the GUNNERS ❤️🥶
zuwmosuyz
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If that be the case, why having so much headaches over another club since yours as won it all, you’re just pained that your club can’t relate this season being in the Semifinals. LMFAO 😂
Why should I get pain? I just spoke the fact . And deep down all know that arsenal went from quadraple to keeping hopes alive to win atleast one , even they won't win any. And if this happens, it will be the biggest bottlers ever happened.
Mide_reignz
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Because the club i support aren't bottlers and yes they have won all
If that be the case, why having so much headaches over another club since yours as won it all, you’re just pained that your club can’t relate this season being in the Semifinals. LMFAO 😂
zuwmosuyz
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Hater is that you, yes of course.. I’m sure the club you support can’t relate 😄😄😄
Because the club i support aren't bottlers and yes they have won all
zuwmosuyz
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freedom of speech..
Just come here after the final😎
Mide_reignz
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2 giants Bayern vs Psg 2 bottlers Atm vs Arsenal Let's see who will come up My prediction Bayern 3 vs Atletico 1
Hater is that you, yes of course.. I’m sure the club you support can’t relate 😄😄😄
Mide_reignz
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Arsenal just enjoying cheap oppositions
Cheap opposition, but those you called cheap opposition has beaten the costly opposition, get your facts right and admit, it is what it is. A liverfool fan
malablata
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The fear of Arsenal is the beginning of wisdom.
Hobckmopuy
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freedom of speech..
sure
Hobckmopuy
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Arsenal just enjoying cheap oppositions
are you sure?
remaceopry
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2 giants Bayern vs Psg 2 bottlers Atm vs Arsenal Let's see who will come up My prediction Bayern 3 vs Atletico 1
freedom of speech..
Joabdilorz
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like you who failed to score a even for the two legs.what a disgraceful team.
Heeabcilmn
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Arsenal win limp to the final through luck in this tournament. They have been facing "useless" teams from start
Arsenal is so hated I don't understand why. next season 5 teams in England will participate in EUFA because of arsenal. but you can't hear anyone who's not an arsenal supporter to say something good.
netadekmps
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arsenal played Bayern and Bayern lost arsenal payed athletical and athletical lost so what are you trying to say
rascdemnsu
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They knew ATM will never make it that's why the mafia organized that scam to kick barca out so they can get an easy path. Two red cards in both kegs wasn't a coincidence. They think having either Arsenal or ATM is a guarantee championship. Bayern should be careful because the same mafia get control over the match officials including VAR. I hope Bayern win it this year and that will be justice.
stupido comment
puocmortz
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Arsenal just enjoying cheap oppositions
zuwmosuyz
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2 giants Bayern vs Psg 2 bottlers Atm vs Arsenal Let's see who will come up My prediction Bayern 3 vs Atletico 1
Lion-El-MessiBarca
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They knew ATM will never make it that's why the mafia organized that scam to kick barca out so they can get an easy path. Two red cards in both kegs wasn't a coincidence. They think having either Arsenal or ATM is a guarantee championship. Bayern should be careful because the same mafia get control over the match officials including VAR. I hope Bayern win it this year and that will be justice.
Vaecimprst
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Arsenal win limp to the final through luck in this tournament. They have been facing "useless" teams from start
At first I thought haters don't only make sense not knowing they also don't have sense.
resabekpst
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Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Atlantic Bilbao Bayern Leverkusen, Sporting CP Are All Useless Club's?.. Tell me which Club faced Such strong Team's like Arsenal!
I couldn’t agree more mate, we have had a lot tougher games than the other 5 EPL teams.
Lidbeklruy
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Is Bayern Munich and Athletico Madrid useless clubs ? are you sure about what you saying
Lidbeklruy
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we need to take care of Athletico Madrid because we will be playing away and we know Simeone's side is good at attacking and defensively so Arsenal has to be ready to have a vert very tough game away but with the full squad Arteta can overcome them
JMario07
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Arsenal win limp to the final through luck in this tournament. They have been facing "useless" teams from start
Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Atlantic Bilbao Bayern Leverkusen, Sporting CP Are All Useless Club's?.. Tell me which Club faced Such strong Team's like Arsenal!
Wocceilp
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Fab coaching system is not good
Wocceilp
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His football is so boring one of d worst clubs in Europe
daebilnops
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Arsenal win limp to the final through luck in this tournament. They have been facing "useless" teams from start
useless team?in the group stage they met the like of dominant Bayern,sporting
Ratbdemnru
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It will be more 😁🤓😆💔
Vuailntuyz
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Arsenal win limp to the final through luck in this tournament. They have been facing "useless" teams from start
donreal1990
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