Atletico Madrid stated midfielder Hector Herrera has suffered a thigh damage, casting doubt over his participation of their Champions League quarterfinal first leg in opposition to Manchester Metropolis subsequent week.
Herrera, 31, has made 24 appearances for Atletico this season and began each legs of its Champions League last-16 tie in opposition to Manchester United.
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“After finishing last Wednesday’s training session with discomfort, Hector Herrera has undergone medical tests, which have determined that he is suffering from a thigh injury,” Atletico stated in a press release on Friday.
“The Mexican international will begin rehabilitation work and daily physiotherapy sessions and the evolution of his injury will determine his incorporation to the group.”
Atletico is fourth within the LaLiga standings with 54 factors from 29 video games. It faces Nineteenth-placed Alaves on Saturday, earlier than taking over Metropolis within the Champions League on April 5.
