Clement Lenglet is facing at least three weeks out after the football French centre-back suffered an injury in Sunday’s win over Leganes.
Atletico Madrid confirm on Monday that Clement Lenglet will be out for around three to four weeks. After the French defender suffered knee and left ankle injuries in the 3-1 win over Leganes, Mundo Deportivo reports.UFABET
Lenglet started the last game but was withdrawn in the 64th minute. After suffering an injury after being accidentally knock over by teammate Axel Witsel. With the Los Rojiblancos confirming that the 29-year-old centre-back has suffered a grade 1 rupture of the medial ligament in his left knee. And a grade 0.5 rupture of the ligament in his left ankle and is expect to take three to four weeks to recover.
‘Lenglet has suffered a knee and left ankle injury following tests carried out after Sunday’s game.’ The club said in a statement. Medical professionals expect him to need at least three weeks to recover. Depending on how well the French defender responds to treatment.
Lenglet’s injury is an additional problem for coach Diego Simeone. Who has also lost Robin Le Normand, Cesar Azpilicueta, Marcos Llorente and Pablo Barrios.
Lenglet is one of five players ruled out for Atlético’s Champions League match against Lille this Wednesday. Along with Marcos Llorente, César Azpilicueta, Robin Le Normand, and Pablo Barrios. Who also suffered a muscle injury during the game against Leganés.