Atletico's four centre-backs are all injured 15 days from Barcelona clash: Will two of them make it? LaLiga Santander - Atletico Madrid Race against time is on

After celebrating a vital and dramatic three points against Athletic Club at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, Atletico Madrid can now go into the international break worrying about Barcelona's visit in two weeks.

There are big reasons for Diego Simeone to be concerned about that clash and it is largely because of injuries, particularly in defence, where he has four centre-backs fighting for fitness.

It is extremely unusual for all four to be injured at the same time but that is what has happened to Atletico.

Against Athletic, Diego Godin picked up a knock, one that the Rojiblancos would have been so disappointed to see given his recent fitness issues.

The Uruguayan spoke after the game about perhaps being out for three weeks to a month, which would mean he misses the game against Barcelona on November 24.

But what of the other three? Can two of them make it back for Simeone's side?

"Diego Godin suffered a muscle injury to his left thigh during the game against Athletic Club," read a club statement after the game.

"The Uruguayan is pending further examination, which is to be undertaken in the next 48 hours."

Aside from a major surprise, he will miss the game against Barcelona on match day 13.

The frequency of his injuries are a big problem for the Uruguayan but patience is what is required for his recovery.

"Gimenez suffered a new injury [reoccurrence] to the same hamstring muscle that he injured a month ago," Atletico's medical statement confirmed after the game against Borussia Dortmund, in which he was substituted.

It is the fourth muscle injury that he has suffered already this season.

Atletico didn't give an estimated time for his return so he can't be ruled out, but it seems unlikely that he will make it.

"Lucas Hernandez has a myotendinous injury to the adductor muscle of his right thigh," was the medical report on the Frenchman.

The club again didn't give an anticipated recovery time and it may be more optimistic to expect him to return before Godin or Gimenez, even if his presence is far from guaranteed.

We will have to wait for news on his recovery during the international break, when his rehab will continue.

The Montenegrin has picked up a muscular injury to the same area that he injured last month.

However, on paper, it would appear he is the likeliest of the defenders to return to action against Barcelona because in midweek, there was even talk that he could make his comeback this weekend.

However, the statement that was released at the time of his injury expected him to be out for five to six weeks.