Nahuel Molina
ATMRecovering well
Molina (hamstring) arrived in Argentina on Monday in good spirits and expressed confidence in his ability to be fit for the World Cup, according to Javier G. Gomara of Mundo Deportivo. "I am fine from the injury, very well. I am calm, I still have time."
Analysis: Molina had suffered a small hamstring tear in the final action of the Celta Vigo fixture, effectively ending his Atletico season, but the positive tone of his comments is a significant relief for coach Lionel Scaloni and Argentina heading into the World Cup. The right-back will spend the coming days resting and continuing his rehabilitation before joining up with the Albiceleste squad, with his timeline appearing comfortably on track to have him available for the defending champions when the tournament gets underway.
Suffers small hamstring tear
Molina suffered a small hamstring tear in the final action of Saturday's 1-0 loss against Celta Vigo and is ruled out for approximately three weeks, bringing his season at Atletico to a premature end, according to Carrusel Deportivo.
Analysis: Molina ends the campaign with two goals and two assists alongside 56 tackles and 48 clearances across 39 appearances in all competitions, having been one of coach Diego Simeone's most reliable options throughout the season. The three-week recovery timeline delivers some relief for Argentina, with the diagnosis indicating Molina should be fit in time to join the Albiceleste squad for the World Cup this summer. The focus now shifts entirely to his rehabilitation with the tournament on the horizon.
Assists off bench in victory
Molina assisted once to go with one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win over Athletic.
Analysis: Molina made his presence felt as a substitute, playing a long ball that Alexander Sorloth turned into a stoppage-time goal against the Bilbao side. Despite being in and out of the starting lineup, Molina has made a strong impact this campaign, leading the team's defenders in La Liga direct contributions with four, alongside Marcos Llorente. The Argentinian will look to take minutes off Llorente at right-back as the season heads into its final stretch.
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