Possible new injury in Atlético's forward line

Atlético de Madrid

Diego Pablo Simeone has announced the call-up for tonight's match against Atlético Baleares in the Copa del Rey. Alexander Sorloth is left out due to muscle discomfort. The Norwegian striker is pending evaluation with a view to the weekend match against Girona.

Atlético de Madrid has made public the list of players called up for tonight's cup match against Atlético Baleares. The Copa del Rey game comes with a last-minute setback for Simeone's team: the absence of Alexander Sorloth.

The forward is out at the last minute due to muscle problems and his availability will be assessed in the coming hours. The club is confident in seeing how the player responds to determine if he can participate in the next match. The Colchoneros are already looking ahead to the weekend, when they will face the league match against Girona, a match for which Sorloth's situation is still pending evaluation.