Pablo Barrios, significant loss for Atlético de Madrid due to injury
Atlético de Madrid faces a complicated period following the injury of its midfielder, Pablo Barrios. The player will be out of the playing fields for several weeks due to a muscle injury in his right thigh. The injury occurred during the Copa del Rey quarter-final match against Real Betis, in which Barrios had to leave the field in the 49th minute. According to medical estimates, Barrios’ recovery time could be approximately one month. The red and white ‘8’ will undergo physiotherapy sessions and rehabilitation work in the gym, and the evolution of his injury will determine his return to competition. Official club statement This absence means that Barrios will miss several crucial matches, including the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals against Barcelona, and is doubtful for the second leg on March 3rd.- Two Champions League round of 16 matches against Club Brugge
- LaLiga matches against Betis, Rayo Vallecano, Espanyol and Oviedo
Faced with this situation, Simeone will have to look for alternatives to cover Barrios’ position. Among the options are Álex Baena, Thiago Almada, Rodrigo Mendoza and Obed Vargas, in addition to Koke Resurrección and Johnny Cardoso, the latter also in the recovery process.The best we have in the midfield, absolutely complete.
Diego Simeone
