Rodrigo De Paul suffered a muscle injury and is out at Atletico Madrid

After having played the first two rounds of the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul suffered a muscle injury in one of his thighs and will be out for an undetermined time at Atletico Madrid. Rodrigo De Paul returned from the concentration with the Argentine national team with muscle discomfort that occurred in the match against Bolivia. The medical services carried out tests that confirmed that he suffers a thigh injury,” the Madrid club’s statement said. The player was injured during the double date of Eliminatory with the National Team.In turn, the ‘Colchonero’ commented: “The player has already begun to receive physiotherapy sessions and will carry out readaptation work in the gym. The evolution of his injury will determine his return to work with the group.” De Paul played the full 90 minutes in Argentina’s 1-0 win over Ecuador in Buenos Aires, and 75 minutes in La Paz’s 3-0 win over Bolivia, when he was replaced by Exequiel Palacios.De this way, De Paul will miss the match against Valencia, for La Liga, which will take place tomorrow. In addition, it is estimated that he will not play in Atletico’s debut in the Champions League next Tuesday, when he visits Lazio of Italy, in Rome, for Group E.

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