Atletico Madrid captain Koke injured ahead of Manchester United clash
Atletico Madrid captain Koke is set to miss the Champions League last-16 first leg against Manchester United on Wednesday after the club said he has a thigh injury.
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Koke’s absence would be a blow for Atletico, who already have concerns about the fitness of central defender Jose Gimenez, taken off at half-time against Osasuna on Saturday.
“Our player Koke finished the last game against Osasuna with discomfort,” an Atletico statement on Tuesday read.
📋 @Koke6 suffers a thigh muscle injury. Our captain is pending evolution.
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“The midfielder has undergone medical tests in the last few days, the results of which have shown that he is suffering from a thigh muscle injury.”
With Thomas Lemar out injured, Atletico could field Marcos Llorente, Geoffrey Kondogbia and Hector Herrera in a midfield three.
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Yannick Carrasco is suspended while Daniel Wass and Matheus Cunha are also injured.