Ademola Lookman is facing a race against time to be ready to face Arsenal after suffering an injury in Atletico Madrid’s defeat to Real Sociedad.
The winger was forced off with an injury in his adductor muscle after 62 minutes as Atletico lost 4-3 on penalties to Sociedad in the Copa del Rey final.
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Lookman has been a game-changing signing for Atletico since joining in January and would be a real threat to the Gunners.
Arsenal should now be really fancying their chances of beating Atleti again this season if the Nigerian international were to miss the home leg.
Ademola Lookman is a major doubt to face Arsenal
Ademola Lookman is a major doubt for Atletico Madrid versus Arsenal in the Champions League next week, according to Marca.
The winger has suffered a serious injury and is set to miss the next two games as he recovers from the issue.
Lookman is suffering from oedema in his adductor muscle, which will keep him sidelined for at least this week.
There are just nine days for him to recover in time to face Arsenal, which makes his time to get fit very tight and in real doubt.
Ahead of the Champions League semi-final, Lookman is already working with rehabilitation specialists in an attempt to speed up his recovery.
Arsenal tried to sign Lookman last summer, and since his move to Atletico in January, he has produced seven goals and four assists in 18 matches.
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Meanwhile, Alexander Sorloth has also suffered an injury ahead of the game, and his recovery is also being monitored.
Atletico hopes both players will be fit in time to face the Gunners, with the Champions League now their primary priority this season.
Lookman is excited about facing Arsenal and has admitted that it will be a tricky tie for Madrid against such a strong team.
Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal at the Metropolitano will be key in the tie
The first leg at the Metropolitano could be decisive in the tie, given the fact that Madrid have looked so strong there over recent months.
Simeone’s team thrashed Spurs 5-2 in the Spanish capital, but in the return leg in North London, they suffered a shock defeat.
If Mikel Arteta’s team can bring back a positive result to the Emirates Stadium, then they will stand every chance of reaching their first Champions League final since 2005.
Atleti are hardly in inspired form, having lost the Copa del Rey final and recording just one win in their last seven matches in all competitions.
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