Cuello undergoes surgery, will miss Atlético-MG for rest of the season | OneFootball

This Tuesday, forward Tomás Cuello underwent surgery after suffering a fracture in his left ankle and ligament injuries. The 25-year-old Argentine will not play for Atlético-MG until the end of this season.

Rodrigo Lasmar and Otaviano Oliveira Junior, doctors of Atlético-MG, were responsible for the surgery, performed at Hospital Mater Dei. According to the club, the operation was successful, and discharge is expected on Wednesday.

Cuello suffered a fibula fracture associated with a rupture of ligaments in his left ankle during a ball dispute in the match against Bolívar, valid for the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals. The player is one of Atlético-MG's highlights this season, with six goals and six assists.

After drawing the first game 2-2 in Bolivia, Atlético-MG hosts Bolívar this Wednesday at 7 PM (Brasília time) at Arena MRV. A simple victory for either side guarantees qualification for the Copa Sudamericana semifinals.

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