Aguero Doubtful As Atletico Attack Crumbles

First, Miguel Mista succumbed to injury. Then, Diego Forlan followed him. Now, Sergio 'Kun' Aguero may join them on the sidelines as the young Argentina international is declared doubtful ahead of the weekend clash with Villarreal.

Sergio 'Kun' Aguero could become the latest Atletico casualty ahead of Sunday's vital tie with Villarreal.

The Argentina international striker has been rendered slightly doubtful for the meeting between the two challenging sides after developing a muscle problem during Wednesday's 4-3 win over Sevilla.

However, unlike teammates Diego Forlan and Miguel Mista, he is strongly expected to make the squad, albeit as the sole natural striker available to coach Javier Aguirre.

Aguero is Atleti's top Liga goalscorer thus far with six strikes in the side's first ten games. He's also hit the mark in Europe as Atletico return to the UEFA Cup.

With Forlan out of action, Maxi Rodriguez may well line up with Kun.

Thiago Motta, the long-term midfield casualty, and recent crock Pablo Ibanez will definitely miss the encounter as their respective recoveries continue.

Atletico won both Liga meetings between the sides last season, but still finished two places below the Yellow Submarine.