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Atletico Madrid confirm late injury blow ahead of Arsenal semi-final
TL;DR
Atletico Madrid has confirmed that Nicolas Gonzalez will miss the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal due to a muscle injury sustained in training. He is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks, potentially ruling him out for the rest of the season.
Key points
- Nicolas Gonzalez injured in training before Arsenal match
- Injury expected to sideline him for three to four weeks
- His absence may impact Atletico Madrid's Champions League lineup
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Atletico Madrid confirm late injury blow ahead of Arsenal semi-final
Atletico Madrid have been forced to reshuffle ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg against Arsenal at the Metropolitano. Los Colchoneros have lost Nicolas Gonzalez to injury, which happened the day before the clash.
The club confirmed that he had suffered a muscle injury in training on Tuesday, which Cadena Cope say will rule him out of action for the next three to four weeks. Depending on whether it is the shorter or longer estimation, and if Atletico make the Champions League final, it could see him ruled out for the rest of the season.
Nicolas Gonzalez was due to start on the right of attack
As per Cadena SER, Gonzalez was due to start against Arsenal on Wednesday night on the right side of attack. The Argentina international has performed well there against Elche and Athletic Club in recent weeks, and it is noted that a number of Atletico’s players are struggling physically before their tie with Arsenal. As it is, Giuliano Simeone, their usual starter on the right, is predicted to begin there.
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Q&A
What injury did Nicolas Gonzalez suffer before the Arsenal match?
Nicolas Gonzalez suffered a muscle injury during training, which will keep him out for three to four weeks.
How will Nicolas Gonzalez's injury affect Atletico Madrid's lineup against Arsenal?
Gonzalez was expected to start on the right of attack, so his absence will require Atletico Madrid to reshuffle their lineup.
Could Nicolas Gonzalez miss the rest of the season due to his injury?
Yes, depending on the recovery timeline, he could miss the rest of the season if Atletico Madrid advances to the Champions League final.
