Atletico Madrid gears up for Europa League clash vs Arsenal

IANS  |  Madrid 

Atletico Madrid players took part in one last training session on Wednesday, a day before facing Arsenal in the second leg of the semi-finals.

Left back joined the training session, having made a full recovery from a fractured fibula bone he was dealt on March 15 in the round of 16 clash with Lokomotiv Moscow, reports

"is back! He began training with the group on April 28 before our match against Alavees and has now been given medical clearance," the club said in a statement Wednesday.

Forwards Fernando Torres, and Diego Costa, along with defender and right back Sime Vrsaljko, were among those who participated in the training.

Atletico Madrid was held to an away 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the semifinal's first leg on April 26 at

The club is set to host Arsenal at the on Thursday.

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First Published: Wed, May 02 2018. 18:36 IST