The Digest:
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has confirmed that Ademola Lookman is not available for Saturday's home clash with Athletic Bilbao. The Nigerian international sustained an adductor injury in Atletico's Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad last weekend and also missed the defeat to Elche on Tuesday. Simeone said, "Ademola Lookman is not ready for tomorrow yet." The 28-year-old will hope to recover in time for the Champions League semi-final first leg against Arsenal next week.
Key Points:
- Lookman missed the Copa del Rey final and the Elche defeat.
- Simeone said it was "a good thing" they took him off in the Copa final.
- Atletico face Athletic Bilbao at home on Saturday.
- The first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Arsenal is next week.
- Lookman is in a race against time to be fit for the Arsenal clash.
Sources: Soccernet, Marca
