Atletico Madrid have just 15 first-team players ahead of Eibar match LaLiga Santander - Atletico Madrid No Arias, Vitolo, Juanfran, Kalinic or Savic

Diego Simeone has a problem to solve once the international break is over, as Atletico Madrid only have 15 first-team players available for next weekend's LaLiga Santander clash with Eibar.

Santiago Arias has injured his rib cartilage while representing Colombia and was sent back to the Spanish capital on Sunday.

He'll go for further tests, but the summer arrival is expected to be unavailable for the Eibar game.

Also on the injury list are fellow right-back Juanfran, plus winger Vitolo and striker Nikola Kalinic.

While Juanfran and Vitolo are close to coming back, there's a chance that Simeone won't have any of them available this weekend, which could force the Argentine to field Thomas Partey at right-back or to change his defensive system against the Basque side.

In addition to the four injuries, Los Rojiblancos will also be missing Stefan Savic, who must serve a suspension after being sent off in the 2-0 loss to Celta Vigo last time out.

It's not a very promising situation as Atleti look to earn their second victory of the league season.