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Simeone assesses Cuti Romero's absence
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Atlético Madrid defender Cuti Romero ruled out for Champions League match against Stuttgart due to muscle strain.
Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone acknowledged the importance of defender Cristian 'Cuti' Romero ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Stuttgart, but confirmed the Argentine international will miss the fixture due to a muscle strain sustained in Saturday's 1-0 win over Espanyol. Romero will also sit out the subsequent La Liga match against Deportivo de La Coruña. Despite the absence, Simeone emphasized that the team's collective strength remains paramount.
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