Eric García and Christensen, cleared and called up for Atlético
Both defenders are available tonight at the Metropolitano, kick-off 9 pm, after muscle injuries that kept them out for weeks.
Europa Press reports that the club has confirmed Eric García and Andreas Christensen have been cleared medically and are in the squad for this Sunday's LaLiga match against Atlético Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, kick-off 9 pm.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Eric suffered a muscle injury in the right thigh that kept him out against PSG, Real Madrid, Alavés and Aston Villa, with a recovery window of three to four weeks. Christensen has had a muscle injury in his left quadriceps since September 19, and the club never officially announced how long he would be out.
Both travelled to Madrid with the squad this morning. Mundo Deportivo says Christensen would start on the bench, while Eric could play at right-back. Barça Atlètic players Àlex Campos and Ebrima Tunkara also join the squad, while Jules Koundé is still not cleared.
As we previewed, Flick was counting on them for Sunday's league clash.
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