Atletico Madrid have named a 23-man squad for their match against Osasuna at the Metropolitano on Wednesday at 19:00. The Navarrese side, 11th in La Liga with 7 points, face an opponent sitting fifth who will be without three key players due to injury.
The absentees for coach Diego Simeone are Pablo Barrios, Julián Álvarez and Alexander Sorloth. Álvarez has a chance to be fit for Sunday's derby, according to the club's medical report. The squad list includes three goalkeepers: Jan Oblak, Juan Musso and Alejandro Esquivel.
In defence, Simeone has called up eight players: Marcos Llorente, Arnau Pubill, Robin Le Normand, Cristian Romero, David Hancko, Alejandro Grimaldo, Dani Martínez and Facundo Domínguez. The midfield is formed by eight footballers, including captain Koke, Morten Hjulmand, André Cardoso, Álex Baena, Kang-in Lee, Pablo Castillo, Jhon Mendoza and Obed Vargas. The forward line is completed by four names: Arnau Ortiz, Giuliano, Ademola Lookman and Jonathan David.
Osasuna arrive for this fixture on the back of two consecutive defeats, the latest a 2-0 loss to Espanyol. Thomas Christiansen's team will aim to correct their course in a difficult venue. Striker Ante Budimir, the team's top scorer with four goals, will be a key piece in the Navarrese attack.
First reported at Mundo Deportivo
