Simeone is left without his main warrior

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Cristian Romero has become the best signing of Atlético de Madrid this season, but Simeone has received some bad news; the Argentine center-back will be out for 10 to 12 days after suffering a minor adductor injury during the victory of the mattress-makers against Espanyol. The Argentine center-back will miss the matches against Stuttgart and Deportivo, although Cholo Simeone hopes to have him back before the games against Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona.

Medical tests carried out this Sunday have confirmed that Cristian Romero's discomfort goes beyond a muscular overload. However, the diagnosis rules out a more serious injury and allows for a relatively short recovery period.

The defender had to leave the field just after the hour mark against Espanyol , a match that ended in a 1-0 victory for the rojiblancos thanks to a goal by Álex Baena in the 89th minute.

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Cristian Romero will miss the next two Atlético de Madrid matches

Cristian Romero's injury forces Cholo Simeone to adjust his defensive plans for the upcoming games. The Argentine will not travel to Germany to face Stuttgart on Tuesday, October 20 , in the third matchday of the Champions League.

He will also be unavailable for the match on October 24 against Deportivo de La Coruña at the Metropolitano. Two absences come at a time when Atlético needs to maintain its performance both in Europe and in Spain. The Cuti Romero is just what Atlético de Madrid needed .

The setback is particularly significant due to Romero's role since joining the team. The center-back has established himself as one of the main defensive references for the rojiblanco team, and his presence has helped improve the organization of the defense.

Without the Argentine, Marc Pubill and Dávid Hancko emerge as alternatives to form the central defensive pairing. The coaching staff will have to decide how to reorganize a defense that had been relying on Romero regularly.

Furthermore, his injury coincides with other physical issues in the squad. Koke continues his recovery from a muscle injury, while Johnny Cardoso also couldn't train normally during the last training session.

The goal with Cristian Romero: reaching Bayern and Barcelona

The schedule allows some leeway to recover Cristian Romero . The first target date is October 31 when Atlético de Madrid will visit Levante at the Ciutat de Valencia.

However, the club does not intend to rush his return if discomfort persists. The priority is for the defender to be able to face the two matches immediately following in good condition.

The first will be on November 3 against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. Just five days later, on November 8 , the rojiblancos will host FC Barcelona in a LaLiga match that could have direct implications on the standings.

Both matches will be held at the Metropolitano, so having the Argentine back before that week will allow the coach to have his usual defensive pair once again.

Everything will depend on the player's progress

For now, the medical forecasts are favorable, although the return will depend on the adductor's evolution during the upcoming training sessions. Cristian Romero will be progressively assessed, and his availability against Levante will mark the next step in a recovery that aims to have him fully fit for the Bayern and Barcelona matches.

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