Simeone Provides Injury Update on Le Normand Ahead of Real Betis Clash

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has provided an injury update on defender Jules Kounde ahead of the club's La Liga clash with Real Betis.

Kounde has been out of action since suffering a hamstring injury in the 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on 19 February.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Simeone said that Kounde is making progress but is not yet ready to return to action.

"Kounde is doing well," Simeone said. "He is training with the team, but he is not yet ready to play.

Simeone did not rule out the possibility of Kounde being available for the match against Real Betis, but he said that the defender will need to be assessed before a decision is made.

"We will see how he progresses over the next few days," Simeone said.

"If he is feeling good, then he will be in the squad.

Atletico Madrid are currently fourth in La Liga, four points behind leaders Barcelona.

The match against Real Betis will be a tough test for Simeone's side, as the Andalusian club are fifth in the table and have won their last three matches.