Duo boost Atletico for derby
14 Oct 2008 - 08:18:26
Atletico Madrid duo Simao and Diego Forlan have been given the green light to face Real Madrid in Saturday's derby.
Portugal winger Simao has been out of action for three weeks with a leg muscle problem, while Uruguay striker Forlan has not made an appearance since September 16.
But both have been passed fit to face city rivals Real in Saturday's crunch derby at the Vicente Calderon.
However, Argentina winger Maxi Rodriguez remains doubtful with the thigh injury picked up during the 6-1 thrashing at Barcelona before the international break.
Defensive midfielder Maniche is likely to miss out with a long-running back problem.