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I'm very clear who starts at right-back - Simeone shrugs off injury crisis

Jose Gimenez, Juanfran and Sime Vrsaljko are all unavailable to face Real Madrid, but the club's manager remains unperturbed by the absentees

Diego Simeone has decided who will play at right-back for Atletico Madrid in their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, with the club suffering a defensive injury crisis.

Atletico already had problems at the back with Juanfran and Sime Vrsaljko ruled out of the derby, but on Sunday it was confirmed Jose Gimenez will not be available either, due to an adductor injury.

Gimenez has filled in at right-back for Atleti of late, but after the 22-year-old was hurt in a challenge with Kevin-Prince Boateng during his team's 5-0 win over Las Palmas, Simeone will need to find a new solution.