The international break of September is now behind us, while players return to their respective clubs to prepare for the upcoming competition and European luminaires. However, one of Argentina of Lionel Messi Teammates have taken an injury that goes aside for crucial collisions Real Madrid And Liverpool.
Thiago Almada started in the 3-0 win of Argentina Venezuela Last Thursday he played 81 minutes and Offering the assist to Messi for the third goal Before being replaced by Nicolas Paz. But he couldn’t play against Ecuador On Tuesday due to physical problems.
Upon his return to Spain, Atletico Madrid confirmed the state of the midfielder. ‘Thiago Almada has sustained a muscle injury in his right leg, According to the diagnosis of the medical staff of our club after performing tests on the Argentinian international, who was injured during the international duty,‘The statement started by the club on social media.
‘Number 11 will undergo physiotherapy and gym -based rehabilitation work. The progress of his recovery will determine when he will return to action, ” The message concluded, without offering a specific timeline for the return of Almada. However, Marking report that The injury requires at least three weeks of recovery.
Thiago Almada came to Atletico Madrid this summer.
Almada to miss key competitions for Atletico Madrid
In the best scenario, Almada needs three weeks to recover from the muscle injury he has sustained during his time with Argentina. That automatically rules him for the next of Atletico Madrid The competition match, against Villarreal This Saturday.
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The biggest care for head coach, however Diego Simeone Come shortly thereafter. On Wednesday 17 September Los Colchoneros will start their 2025–26 UEFA Champions League campaign with a visit to Liverpool With Anfield-one of the most difficult matchups with which they are confronted in the phase of the tournament in the competition style.
After their journey to England, Atletico Madrid plays two La Liga matches, against Mallorca And Ray Vallecano, Before you are confronted with their largest domestic test of the season: the Madrid Derby. They will host on Saturday 27 September Real Madrid In the metropolitan stadium.
Will Almada return to Argentina soon?
Thiago Almada is expected to recover from his injury for at least three weeks, so that he will miss a series of important matches for Atletico Madrid. However, he still has a reasonable window to recover on time for the next matches of Argentina.
During the international break of October, Lionel Scaloni‘s Squad will travel to the United States for two friendly competitions. The first takes place on October 10 against Venezuela In Miami, followed by a match against Puerto Rico On October 13 in Chicago.
By that time, Almada will be removed from its muscle injury for more than a month, so it is expected that it could be available again for selection and again be part of the team.
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