Stomach pain forces Lucas Hernández to miss Eibar game
The Atlético defender was taken to hospital for tests this morning, b. In his absence, Godín, who was due to be rested, Giménez, and Montero will provide defensive cover.
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Lucas Hernández has been ruled out of Atlético Madrid's Saturday lunchtime game against Eibar at the last minute. Lucas was taken to hospital after experiencing severe stomach pains and underwent tests, which fortunately ruled out appendicitis as the cause.
.@LucasHernandez has been called off for the match against @SDEibar because of abdominal pain. He is being tested, although initially it is ruled out that it is serious. Instead, Montero is been called up.
— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) September 15, 2018
As a result, Simeon will call upon Francisco Javier Montero from the Atlético B Team, as well as the trusted pairing of Godín, who was going to be rested for Los Rojiblancos' Champions League game against Monaco, and his compatriot José María Giménez.