Atlético loses a key piece for the rest of the season in the derby
MADRID, 25 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Atlético de Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava suffered a serious injury to the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee during the derby against Real Madrid this Saturday, the bad news confirmed in a short time by the rojiblanco club.
“The Mozambican defender underwent medical tests after being substituted in the 23rd minute of the game against Real Madrid.
Reinildo suffers a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, diagnosed after undergoing medical tests after being substituted in the 23rd minute of the game against Real Madrid,” Atlético announced in a statement.
The tests confirmed the worst diagnosis for a Reinildo who misses the rest of the season like this, when he was one year old from his arrival in Madrid. The left-back is a key player in Diego Pablo Simeone’s team, due to his arrival and the dedication he puts into every game, one of the idols of the Cívitas Metropolitano without a doubt.
Through social networks, Real Madrid player Fede Valverde, who pressured Reinildo’s release of the ball after Atlético’s accidental injury, wished his rival a speedy recovery. “I wish you a speedy recovery. In these situations, there are no colors. You will come back stronger,” wrote the Uruguayan.