Nehuen Perez prepares for his first Atletico Madrid start Atletico Madrid The 18-year-old could partner Godin

The injuries to Lucas Hernandez and Stefan Savic and the suspension to Jose Maria Gimenez could see Nehuen Perez make his first appearance for Atletico Madrid when they take on Celta Vigo this Saturday.

The 18-year-old Argentine defender joined Diego Simeone's squad after the recent Under-20s South American Championship, with his presentation taking place on February 27.

Since then he has travelled with the squad to the Basque Country twice, just failing to make the matchday squad against Real Sociedad and then earning a place on the bench against Alaves.

He hasn't taken to the pitch yet, though, but his debut could come this weekend due to the absences in his position.

Simeone has partnered Diego Godin with the teenager during training, although there is still a chance that Saul Niguez could be asked to play at the back or that youth teamer Francisco Montero - who played some matches earlier in the season, but who hasn't been involved recently - could be called in.