Atlético de Madrid defender Clement Lenglet had to leave the field of play in the 10th minute of the cup match against Atlético Baleares after an action in which he suffered a “torsion” in his right knee and was replaced by David Hancko, according to the medical report of the red and white club.
“Clément Lenglet He had to be replaced after suffering indirect trauma (torsion) to his right knee. “The player is pending complementary tests to establish the definitive diagnosis,” explained Atlético after the first examinations by the medical services. The Frenchman entered the shot after a cross in the heart of the area and, in the struggle with an Atlético Baleares defender, his right knee became stuck.
The medical services of Atlético de Madrid They gave him tests on the pitch to determine if he could continue on the pitch and finally Hancko had to take his place.
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His departure generated great concern among the rojiblancos and now the extent of his injury is known. According to the official statement published by the club, “Clement Lenglet suffers a high-grade sprain of the medial collateral ligament without associated injuriesdiagnosed by the club’s medical services after the tests carried out on the defender, who this Thursday underwent an MRI and new evaluation tests.”
Atlético de Madrid did not communicate the exact time that Lenglet will be out, but it is expected that he will be able to return after the Christmas break
