Barrios, Musso out for Atlético v Sevilla, Cardoso in squad | OneFootball

Cholo Simeone has announced the squad list for the upcoming Atlético de Madrid – Sevilla match this Saturday. The list includes two expected absences, one of which will be harder to cover than the other. In the list of 23 players, in addition to the two absences due to injury and illness, there is one new addition. The Argentine coach, for the second time in a row, has called up Johnny Cardoso. The American midfielder traveled to Seville to face Betis, although hours before the start of the match he was ruled out and wasn’t even on the bench. Now, the midfielder returns to the squad, aiming to get his first minutes after his long injury layoff.

The presence of Cardoso is the only positive news in Atlético’s squad list to face Sevilla. After leaving the match at La Cartuja with some discomfort, Pablo Barrios will not be available this Saturday at the Metropolitano. His injury, although minor, will prevent him from suiting up for the match against the Andalusian side. This is a significant loss for Cholo Simeone, who considers the youth academy product a key piece in Atlético’s midfield. Thus, doubts arise in the Argentine’s mind about how to replace the young midfielder, who could return for the next La Liga matchday, but will miss the upcoming Tuesday’s clash in the Champions League.

The second absence from the squad is Musso. The Argentine goalkeeper has missed almost the entire week of training due to a fever. For this reason, the club’s medical staff recommended home rest, and the international remains under observation. He has not recovered and will not be on the bench at the Metropolitano either. Given this situation, young Esquivel will be called up in case his participation is needed in the match.

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