José María Giménez
ATMSuffers high-grade ankle sprain
Gimenez was confirmed with a high-grade ankle sprain in his right ankle sustained during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Celta Vigo, ruling him out for the foreseeable future and effectively ending his season, according to the club.
Analysis: Gimenez was forced off in the 20th minute and medical tests confirmed the severity of the damage, with the Uruguayan set to undergo physiotherapy and gym rehabilitation with his return to competition dependent on the evolution of the injury. Gimenez ends the campaign with one goal and one assist alongside 27 tackles and 80 clearances across 22 appearances in all competitions, having shown his quality whenever fit for the Colchoneros. The focus now shifts entirely to being ready for Uruguay at the World Cup this summer, with the recovery timeline making any involvement in Atletico's remaining fixtures extremely unlikely as those injuries require at least four weeks to heal.
Taken off after 20 minutes
Gimenez was forced off the field in the 20th minute of Saturday's match against Celta Vigo due to an injury.
Analysis: Gimenez would leave the field just ahead of the half-hour mark Saturday, suffering from an injury that was too much to play through. With only a few games left in the season, this is something to watch, as a muscle injury could keep him out for the rest of the season. He was replaced by Robin Le Normand, who would likely continue in that spot if Gimenez remains out.
Picked for bench
Gimenez (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Arsenal.
Analysis: Gimenez is with his team Tuesday as they try to make their way to the UCL final, an option from the bench to start. This will give the club some more depth in the defense, a useful option if they find themselves with the lead and defending their net. That said, he will likely only be used if certain scenarios arise.
Returns in squad list
Gimenez (undisclosed) is travelling with Atletico's squad for Tuesday's Champions League semifinal second leg against Arsenal, the club posted.
Analysis: Gimenez has been unable to train on the pitch with his teammates since early April and has not featured in the starting lineup in recent months, making his inclusion in the travelling squad a more encouraging development than recent updates had suggested. Whether he features at the Emirates or simply travels as a depth option will depend on how his condition evolves ahead of Tuesday, with Robin Le Normand and David Hancko the established defensive partnership for Atletico's biggest European night of the season.
Not training, timeline unclear
Gimenez (undisclosed) remains unable to train on the pitch with his teammates and has no clear return timeline, according to Pascual Ruiz Arnal of Marca.
Analysis: Gimenez has now been sidelined since early April without any clarity on the nature of a issue keeping him away from the training pitch. His absence is primarily a depth concern given his limited role in the starting lineup in recent months, but the continued lack of information from the club makes it impossible to project when the Uruguayan defender might return to contention for Atletico. Robin Le Normand and Clement Lenglet are expected to see increased playing time for the Colchoneros until he returns.
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