Soccer News

Gutierrez left Wednesday's draw against America with a bruised shoulder, and coach Fernando Gago said after the match "we will evaluate it tomorrow and we will see from there".

Kim (undisclosed) trained in the weight room Thursday, Bild reports.

Rodriguez left Thursday's match against Las Palmas with an undisclosed injury in the first half.

Araujo is out for Thursday's game against Almeria due to a knee injury, Javier Miguel of Diario AS reports.

Messi (leg) was not an option during Wednesday's 0-0 draw to Orlando. According to head coach Tata Martino, "Leo had some discomfort, but he trained every day, we did tests and they all came out very good. Having three games in a week, with him still in some pain, we felt it was prudent for him to sit out this game. The plan is for him to play Saturday, but we will take it day by day" reports Chris Burton of Goal.com.

Almada has suffered a calf injury against Cincinnati and will not be an option for Saturday's match versus Nashville. According to manager Gonzalo Pineda, Almada felt calf tightness during warmups that forced him off early and will be reevaluated after the team returns to Atlanta, reports Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Ederson has suffered a fracture to his eye socket and will not be an option for the final two matches of the season.