Major boost for Arsenal as 11 G/A Atletico Madrid star a doubt for Champions League semi | OneFootball

Arsenal could reportedly be handed a major boost for their Champions League semi-final tie with Atletico Madrid as Ademola Lookman is an injury doubt.

The Nigeria international has been in superb form since joining Atletico from Atalanta back in January, scoring seven goals and contributing four assists in that time.

Still, according to football.london, Lookman was not spotted in training with Atletico after missing their last game, so it could be that he’s doubtful for the first leg on Wednesday night.

Given that Lookman is one of the most in-form players in Diego Simeone’s side, that could be a big boost for Arsenal in a tricky tie in this Champions League semi-final.

Arsenal looking to reach second Champions League final

Arsenal have had a fine season, even if their recent form has been poor, and Mikel Arteta will be desperate to guide the club into only their second ever Champions League final.

The Gunners were beaten 2-1 by Barcelona in the 2006 final in Paris, and they missed out on a place in last year’s final after being beaten by PSG in the semis.

With the title race now looking increasingly close after Arsenal’s recent dip and Manchester City’s improvement, it could be that the Champions League ends up representing the north London side’s best hope of winning silverware this season.

Atletico are a good side who just knocked La Liga rivals Barcelona out of the Champions League, with Lookman playing a starring role.

Simeone will no doubt be hoping the 28-year-old can return and give his team hope of making the final, with the Argentine also previously suffering major heartache of his own in this competition.

Atletico made it to the final of the Champions League in both 2014 and 2016, but lost to bitter rivals Real Madrid on both occasions.