Headline: Cuti Romero Set to Miss Key Match Against Barcelona Due to Injury
Atlético de Madrid faces another injury setback as Cuti Romero, the defensive mainstay for Diego Pablo Simeone’s squad, has been ruled out for Sunday’s crucial match against FC Barcelona. A victory against Hansi Flick’s team would propel the Rojiblancos to the top of the table.
The Argentine centre-back is dealing with a muscle injury that sidelined him from the starting lineup in last Saturday’s match against Levante and also kept him out of Tuesday’s disappointing European loss to Bayern Munich, marking their first defeat at the Metropolitano this season.
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Injury issues have hindered his progress: after feeling discomfort during the game against Espanyol and undergoing ten days of recovery, he has unfortunately suffered a relapse. Additionally, this absence will prevent him from participating in important international duties, as he will be unavailable for Argentina during their matches against Uruguay and Costa Rica on November 13 and 17.
Romero’s absence coincides with a challenging period for Atlético, as they prepare to take on a strong Barcelona side featuring Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. In light of the Córdoba-born defender’s unavailability, Simeone will need to adjust his defensive lineup and select a suitable partner for Dávid Hancko. The coach has two potential options, both accompanied by uncertainties: Marc Pubill or Robin Le Normand.
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