Atletico Madrid were already facing an uphill task on Thursday night as they look to overturn a 1-0 deficit in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final away to Athletic Club. But it looks as if Diego Simeone will be asked to mastermind that comeback without his best player in Antoine Griezmann.
The French star twisted his ankle against Inter last Tuesday, and was due to be out for at least two weeks, but was hoping to make it back for the clash at San Mames. However that has been described as ‘almost impossible’, as he has not trained since. Midfielder Marcos Llorente also missed training to do work in the gym, but it is hoped he will be available come Thursday.
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