Atleti confirmed that the Frenchman had a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Thomas Lemar has been injured in Valencia – Atlético de Madrid on matchday 5 of LaLiga 2023-2024. In this article, Goal discusses what happened to him, what he has, how long he will be out and which games the French midfielder will miss.
Thomas Lemar, injured: what happened to him and what he has
Lemar, who started for Atlético de Madrid against Valencia at the Mestalla on September 16, was unable to finish the first half.
The former AS Monaco player had to be replaced by Javi Galán in the 42nd minute of the opening phase, after he was injured during an attacking action by Atleti in which he had the ball.
The French midfielder fell to the ground after releasing the leather and touched his heel, hitting the grass with great gestures of pain.
Medical help arrived immediately and Lemar had to be taken off the field on a stretcher. Unable to leave on his own, the Frenchman left, covering his face and complaining about the injury he had just sustained.
How long will he be out and which games will he miss?
His gestures as he left the field raised concerns among an Atlético de Madrid team struggling with losses this season. Bear in mind that Diego Simeone could not count on De Paul, Söyüncü, Koke, Memphis and Reinildo for the match at Mestalla, all with various injuries or physical discomfort.
During the match, Atleti announced via their social networks: “Thomas Lemar was taken away on a stretcher after falling into a bad position during a match and the medical services fear a serious injury to the Achilles tendon during an initial examination. Awaiting tests to confirm a final diagnosis.”
A day later, Atlético confirmed that “Thomas Lemar had to be substituted in the match we played at Mestalla against Valencia CF. After the tests carried out on the French player, the report of the club’s medical service indicates that he suffered a fracture suffered in his wrist.” the right Achilles tendon and will require surgery.
It should be noted that the red and white team will face Lazio next Tuesday, in the Spaniards’ debut in the 2023/24 Champions League, and will face Real Madrid in the Metropolitano League derby next Sunday. The two meetings start around 9 p.m. Lemar will miss these two and more as the surgery will keep him out of action for several months.
Source: Goal