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As Barcelona prepares to face Atlético Madrid in La Liga on Sunday night, the blaugrana They have received a boost in the form of an injury to an opposing player.
In fact, as officially confirmed Atletico MadridKey defender Mario Hermoso has been ruled out of the game against Barcelona due to a thigh injury.
“Mario Hermoso suffers a muscle injury in his left thigh, according to the tests carried out on the Madrid center back at the Vithas Hospital” the declaration of The Red and Whites read.
“The defender will begin physiotherapy sessions, carry out rehabilitation training and is awaiting progress.”
The 28-year-old is a regular starter for Atlético Madrid and has played 36 games in all competitions this season, scoring two goals and providing one further assist.
In addition to Hermoso, Atlético de Madrid is also likely to be without two other players: Thomas Lemar and José María Giménez, both with injuries.
The absence of Hermoso and Giménez weakens Atlético Madrid’s defense, giving Barcelona a great opportunity to get the three points at the Civitas Metropolitano on Sunday night.
Barcelona interested in Hermoso
Interestingly, Barcelona are understood to be interested in signing Mario Hermoso in the summer transfer window.
The 28-year-old’s current contract with The Colchoneros It expires at the end of the season and the Catalans are considering a free transfer for the Spanish international.
As such, seeing a closer look in action tomorrow night could have been beneficial. But Hermoso will now miss the La Liga match at the Civitas Metropolitano.