Atletico Madrid dey face serious wahala for injury as dem prepare for Champions League semi-final against Arsenal. Two of dem key players, Ademola Lookman and Alexander Sorloth, get injury wey fit make dem miss di important match.
Di two players collect knocks during Copa del Rey final wey Atletico lose to Real Sociedad on penalties. According to Marca report, Lookman own injury na di one wey dey worry dem pass. Di Nigerian international score equalizer for first half but dem force am comot for 62nd minute.
Lookman dey visibly struggle before dem substitute am. Initial check show say na adductor muscle strain, but dem still dey wait for MRI scan result to know di real damage. Di forward don be important for Atletico attack since January, contribute seven goals and four assists for just 18 appearances.
For Sorloth side, di striker get own injury too but e no too serious like Lookman own. Sorloth don find im form for La Liga after im England days, score 17 goals for 48 matches dis season including one for Camp Nou during Champions League quarter-final.
Di injury wahala come join with mental blow of losing cup final to Real Sociedad. Dis combination fit give Arsenal plenty encouragement as dem prepare for di big clash. Arsenal just show strong performance against Manchester City for Premier League even though dem no win di match.
Declan Rice words after di City match dey ring for Arsenal squad. “It’s not over,” di midfielder talk, and di Champions League remain big chance for silverware as season enter final month. Arsenal don win all eight matches for league phase, including 4-0 win over Atletico.
Di first leg go hold for Wanda Metropolitano on April 29, while return leg go be for Emirates Stadium on May 5. Arsenal already guarantee say second leg go hold for dia home ground because of dia perfect group stage record.
Atletico coach Diego Simeone dey monitor di injury situation closely. While teammates like Marcos Llorente also get small knocks, main focus dey on Lookman and Sorloth. Both players dey target Arsenal match for dia return, but Marca report show say people no too sure if e go possible.
Lookman don contribute seven Champions League goals and assists for 13 matches between Atalanta and Atletico. Sorloth own journey see am play for three Spanish clubs since im leave Crystal Palace. Now di two players fitness dey hang for balance as Atletico face crucial period.
Di club dey wait anxiously for MRI scan results as training resume. Positive news go mean Atletico fit field strong team against Arsenal. But if injury serious, dem go miss key players for important time of season.
Arsenal side dey build confidence from dia recent performances. Di team dey chase Premier League and Champions League double, and di injury concerns for Atletico fit be advantage for dem. Fans mood for Arsenal side dey mix after City draw, but Rice message dey keep hope alive.
Di Champions League semi-final go test both teams depth and resilience. Atletico need to overcome cup final disappointment and injury worries. Arsenal need to maintain dia strong European form as dem push for first European Cup victory.
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