O Atletico Madrid announced this Wednesday that Thomas Lemar injured his thigh after a 3-1 victory over Real Betis. In this way, the striker, who scored the last goal in the match, joins the already extensive list of absences. From mattresses.
The club from the Spanish capital did not specify a recovery time, but reported that, in the bid, the Frenchman had to “perform excessive stretching, which led to the aforementioned muscle injury”. Thus, he “will start adaptation work and daily physiotherapy sessions”, and “his evolution will mark his incorporation into the group”.
Atletico has been suffering with other injured players. Last Monday, for example, Diego Simeone’s team announced the absences of right-back Sime Vrsaljko and midfielder Ángel Correa.
In addition to them, five other athletes are away from the lawns. They are: defenders Mario Hermoso and Stefan Savic, midfielders Geoffrey Kondogbia and Koke and forward Matheus Cunha.
Atlético return to the field on Friday, at 17:00 (Brasília time), when they host Cádiz. Next Tuesday, March 15th, at the same time, visit the Manchester United for the return clash of the round of 16 of the Champions League. The first leg, at Wanda Metropolitano, ended in a 1-1 draw.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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