More problems for Atletico: Kondogbia and Morata injured

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone finalised his team's preparations for the Champions League clash against Porto on Monday. Geoffrey Kondogbia and Alvaro Morata are serious doubts. They trained away from their teammates because of their injuries and they are awaiting treatment for their different niggles. Thomas Lemar and Koke Resurreccion will be out as they are still recovering from muscle injuries.

Morata, who has suffered a soft tissue oedema in his ankle in last Saturday's match against Cadiz, and Kondogbia, who finished that clash with discomfort, did not train with the group in the last session before Tuesday's encounter against Porto. There are doubts about their presence in that match.

Alvaro Morata trained with Oscar Pitillas, while Kondogbia worked out with Jose Ignacio Zahinos. Both coaches were checking their progress for Tuesday's match at the Do Dragao Stadium.

At the same time, Reinildo Mandava did not take the field as a precaution. For that reason, he should be available for the starting eleven against Porto. Otherwise, Lemar and Koke will miss their fourth and fifth clashes (respectively) due to their muscle injuries. Marcos Llorente, who was out of the last seven games, is already recovered and he could be back to play for Simeone's side.

 

October 31, 2022