Monday, 21 October 2019

Injuried, Joao Felix Absent for Two Weeks

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DBasia.news –  Atletico Madrid were only able to draw 1-1 against Valencia in the continued match of LaLiga. In that match, Atletico striker, Joao Felix, was injured and has a potential to be absent for two weeks.

In the match that took place at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Joao Felix suffered an injury and had to leave the field in the 80th minute after colliding with Dani Parejo. Which has made Atletico Madrid have to play with ten players until the fight is over as they have made three changes.

In a press conference after the match, Diego Simeone confirmed the injury suffered by the young Portuguese star. “At first, it looked normal. However, the doctor told me that the injury was serious, “he said as quoted by Diario Sport.

Based on X-ray scans conducted after the match, Joao Felix was declared to have only sprained his ankle and the level of injury was not too severe. According to estimates, he is estimated to needing a rest for two weeks.

Although only two weeks, Joao Felix is ​​being threatened not to defend Atletico Madrid for up to six matches. He certainly did not take part when Los Colchoneros played at home to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League group phase, midweek and doubtful appearing during a visit to the opponent’s turf on November 6.

Meanwhile, at LaLiga, he is expected to be absent when facing,Athletic Bilbao, Deportivo Alaves, and Sevilla. The match against Espanyol will depend on his physical readiness later.

Despite the status of a new player, Joao Felix is ​​one of Atletico Madrid’s main players this season. In LaLiga, he is one of only four Los Colchoneros players that Diego Simeone always plays. His contribution was quite slick with a score of two goals and one assist.

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