The Mozambican defender of Atlético de Madrid, Reinildo, has undergone surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee suffered on the night of Saturday, February 25, in the match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, reported the mattress club .
Immediately after the game, Atlético reported Reinildo’s injury through their official Twitter account.
Hours later, he uploaded a photograph of the affected person in which he can be seen lying in the hospital after the operation.
“The report offered by the club’s medical services indicates that the surgical intervention has passed without incident and as planned,” was part of the statement issued by the club regarding the player’s health.
The play of the KO to Reinildo and time out
It was in the 20th minute when the rojiblanco player was fighting for the ball with the Uruguayan Fede Valverde. When he put his foot in to get the ball out, he appeared at the moment of misfortune and in the video below you can see how his knee bends.
Typically, the recovery time for an injury of this type is six months.
Real Madrid players send messages of encouragement to Reinildo
After the Madrid derby, some Real Madrid players sent Reinildo messages of encouragement, including Valverde, who starred with him in the injury play. Dani Ceballos also joined the spirits.
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