In addition to the 2-0 defeat by rivals Real Madrid, The Athletic left the Santiago Bernabéu last Sunday with more bad news. Striker Antoine Griezmann was challenged by Carvajal in the first half and had to be substituted at half-time.
This Tuesday, the club announced that the player suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh. The French will have to undergo physiotherapy sessions and rehabilitation training.
???? @AntoGriezmann suffers a muscle injury to the right thigh. Our striker is pending evolution.
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– Atlético de Madrid (@Atleti) December 14, 2021
The club did not disclose the recovery time, but Griezmann should be embezzled in the match against Sevilla, for the spanish championship, this Saturday, away from home.
The defeat in the classic drove the mattresses of the fight for the title. Diego Simeone’s men are in fourth place, with 29 points, 13 less than leaders Real Madrid.
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