Atletico Madrid faces a significant challenge in their upcoming Champions League second leg encounter against Inter, as they endeavor to reverse a 1-0 deficit. The inclusion of Antoine Griezmann in their lineup is pivotal to their strategy. Despite Diego Simeone’s reserved stance regarding Griezmann’s fitness before their recent match against Cadiz, indications suggest he will be fit to participate.
As reported by Marca, Griezmann participated in regular training sessions on Monday, marking his second consecutive appearance since sustaining an ankle injury against Inter in the initial leg three weeks ago. In the recent training session, the Frenchman assumed a central attacking position alongside Alvaro Morata, with Samuel Lino and Nahuel Molina operating as wide players within the formation.
During the initial leg, Marcos Llorente was deployed as a forward due to concerns surrounding Morata’s physical condition. However, it appears Llorente is poised to return to a more conventional midfield role for the forthcoming fixture. Consequently, Saul Niguez might be sidelined to accommodate the inclusion of two natural forwards. Atletico Madrid, commonly known as Los Rojiblancos, are keen to fortify their defensive solidity at the Metropolitano to prevent the match from slipping out of their control.