Reinildo, injured at Atlético de Madrid: what he has, how long he will be out and which matches he would miss

Reinildo lasted just 25 minutes in the derby in the Spanish capital that pitted Atlético de Madrid against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on matchday 23 of LaLiga.

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Reinildo, injured at Atlético de Madrid: what he has, how long he will be out and which matches he would miss

Born in Mozambique 29 years ago, the footballer of Atlético de Madrid could not even complete the first half hour of the derby at Bernabéu, where a very unfortunate action ended his participation in the match and will leave him in dry dock for the rest of the campaign.

Reinildo was trying to cover a ball against Fede Valverde when his knee gave way, an action that prevented him from continuing the game. In fact, he left the field on a stretcher, in tears and covering his face, suggesting it could be a minor injury. The injury was indeed serious.

“Reinildo withdrew in the first half due to a joint sprain in his right knee. The first analgesic and anti-inflammatory measures were applied to him in the dressing room. The player is awaiting tests to make a definitive diagnosis,” they explained . team Atlético de Madrid during the break of the derby in the capital.

After the game, Atlético de Madrid itself released a more extensive medical report. “Reinildo suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Good luck, we wish you a speedy recovery!” they reported.

Speaking about his footballer’s situation at a press conference, Atleti coach Diego Simeone assured: “Reinildo’s injury? We wish him a good recovery.”