Atletico suffers a blow as Morata might miss their showdown at Porto
Despite already being eliminated from the Champions League, Atletico's showdown against Porto is vital for Diego Simeone's men to secure a Europa League spot. Atletico suffers another blow as Morata might miss their last group match.
After suffering an ankle injury just 10 minutes into Atletico's 3-2 La Liga defeat at
Cadiz, Atletico reveals although Morata's injury is not serious, he's in doubt to feature in their Champions League showdown against
Porto
on Tuesday.
A 2-2 draw with Leverkusen sealed
Atletico'searly elimination from the Champions League. Sitting third in La Liga with 8 points distance from the joint leaders, Real Madrid and Barcelona, Atleti’s last group game is important for any chance of European silverware for the club.
"Alvaro Morata suffers from soft tissue edema in his ankle, according to the medical tests which he underwent this Sunday morning,"
Atleti stated.
"The Spanish international striker was substituted after 10 minutes of play in the game that we played this Saturday in Cadiz and the evolution of his discomfort will determine his incorporation into the group."
Despite their woeful Champions League start,
Diego Simeone's side was unbeaten for six games before losing to Cadiz on Saturday.
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