The Argentine player Julian Alvarez is undergoing an intensive treatment and rehabilitation program due to suffering from muscular pain in the thigh, which caused him to miss his team's match against Athletic Bilbao, according to the Spanish newspaper 'Marca'.

The newspaper explained that Alvarez is working specifically with the medical staff to speed up the recovery process, aiming to catch up with the Arsenal clash in the upcoming continental competition.

Atletico Madrid continues its preparations, despite granting the players an official day off, as the team approaches the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals.

Several players are undergoing individual rehabilitation programs such as Hanko, Lookman, and Jimenez, while Julian Alvarez's condition remains the most closely monitored within the team due to its potential impact on the upcoming match.

The player had missed participating against Athletic Bilbao, as he did not partake in the warm-up or specific preparations for the match, despite being included in the team list, after feeling discomfort in the thigh muscle before the encounter.

According to the Spanish newspaper, the player's condition has been handled with great caution to avoid aggravating the injury, in light of the technical staff's desire to prepare him for upcoming matches.

The newspaper also pointed to a cautious optimism within Atletico Madrid regarding Alvarez's possibility of joining the Arsenal match, with the continuation of the treatment program and reliance on physiotherapy and rest.

The technical staff hopes to regain the services of the Argentine striker as soon as possible, even though he may enter the clash without having played any minutes since his last appearance with the team in the King's Cup final.