Blow for Sampaoli: Atlético confirm Alexsander injury

Not everything is celebration for Atlético after qualifying for the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana.It was confirmed this Thursday (25th) that midfielder Alexsander suffered an injury to the medi...

Blow for Sampaoli: Atlético confirm Alexsander injury
Blow for Sampaoli: Atlético confirm Alexsander injury

Not everything is celebration for Atlético after qualifying for the semifinals of the Copa Sudamericana.

It was confirmed this Thursday (25th) that midfielder Alexsander suffered an injury to the medial collateral ligament of his right knee.

The treatment will be conservative, with no need for surgery. 

However, Galo has not set a return date for the number 5. 

He was substituted in the first half of last Wednesday’s match against Bolívar.

Signed for 5.5 million euros (about R$ 35.2 million) from Al Ahli, Saudi Arabia, he was brought in to be Rubens’ replacement.

He has 14 goals and one assist with Atlético. 

Galo had already lost Cuello in the first leg of the Sula quarterfinals.

He will only return to play next season after undergoing surgery. 


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