Diego Simeone Confirms Ademola Lookman is Ruled Out of Athletic Bilbao Clash

Diego Simeone has confirmed that Ademola Lookman will not be available for Atlético Madrid’s La Liga fixture against Athletic Bilbao this weekend.

The Nigerian international has been sidelined since he suffered an adductor injury in Atletico’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad last weekend. The injury forced him off in that match, and he has not recovered in time to feature in Saturday’s game.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday, Simeone provided an update on the forward’s condition, confirming that he is still not fit enough to return.

“Ademola Lookman is not ready for tomorrow yet, it’s a good thing we took him off in the Copa final,” Simeone said.