armory They will face Atletico Madrid in a Champions League semi-final at the Emirates on Tuesday.
The first leg in Spain ended in a 1–1 draw as Julián Álvarez's 56th-minute goal canceled out Víctor Gyókárez's opener for Arsenal.
In the same match, Alvarez got injured and had to leave the field in the 77th minute.
Last week, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain That the striker has suffered a minor setback and should be in contention to face the Premier League team. He missed the 2-0 win over Valencia last weekend.
Simeone is motivating Alvarez for the Arsenal match
Pipi Estrada, Nacho Palencia, Ramon Alvarez de Mon, Pepe Pasques, Jorge Liano and Jorge Segura analyze Julian Alvarez ahead of today's big European clash radio markaIs a tribe.
According to journalist Pipi Estrada, Diego Simeone has been continuously motivating the 26-year-old player in recent days. He said the Argentina international would take the injection to play against Arsenal.
“Simeon has been paying a lot of attention to Julian the last few days. [He’s] Very supportive, very motivating and accessible, told him, 'Julian, this is your game.' Julian was man of the match for Cholo. He is facing his biggest challenge. I think he's going to play with the injection." He said.
On Frontman, journalist George Liano explained: "Julian is the player who poses the biggest threat to Arsenal and who dictates the playing style of the English team. If he is not fully fit, Simeone will have to consider other options. It is not about 'Julian-dependence', but we have to be aware that he is Atlético de Madrid's star player."
Mikel Arteta's side enter the tie with a 3-0 league win over Fulham. The result helped them move six points clear of Manchester City, who had two games in hand.
Manchester City picked up a point against Everton on Monday and moved five points behind Arsenal with a game remaining.
Jorge Segura says the Citizens' collapse should come as a relief to Arsenal ahead of today's crucial clash.
"If possible, these matches should be played by the best players. I would like to know whether City's slippage in the Premier League will affect Arsenal. The players, the manager and the fans will be relieved." He added.
Arsenal's remaining matches
Mikel Arteta's side have at least four matches left this season.
- atlético madrid [home] on tuesday
- vs west ham united [away] on 10th may
- v burnley [home] on 18th may
- V Crystal Palace [away] on 24th may
