Inter's Champions League Quarterfinals Hopes and Griezmann's Uncertain Availability

On Wednesday evening, Inter will play for a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals at the Wanda Metropolitano against Atletico Madrid. The Nerazzurri have recovered Thuram, Calhanoglu, and Acerbi and will have to defend the 1-0 from the first leg. The Colchoneros, on the other hand, have regained Morata after an ankle issue, but might have to do without their top player, Antoine Griezmann. On the eve of the league match against Cadiz, Atletico's coach spoke at a press conference, highlighting the absence of the French striker for the Liga match. Below are the words of Cholo Simeone. Simeone on Griezmann: 'As for tomorrow, Griezmann will not be available, we do not know if he will be there against Inter, otherwise he will return for Barcelona'. It is not excluded that the Argentine coach's statement could be a tactical ploy in anticipation of a do-or-die match against Inzaghi's team. A bit like what happened with Morata who instead had returned for the first leg. Certainly, for the Nerazzurri, the absence of Griezmann would not be an irrelevant detail but 4 days away from the Champions League appointment anything could still happen.