Alexsander injury worries Atlético, midfielder starts recovery | OneFootball

Atlético has gained another concern in the midfield sector. The midfielder Alexsander suffered a sprain in his right knee during the 1-0 victory over Bolívar (BOL) last Wednesday (24), at Arena MRV, in the Copa Sudamericana.

On the morning of this Thursday (25), the player underwent imaging exams that confirmed an injury to the medial collateral ligament. According to the report released by the club, the treatment will be conservative, without the need for surgery, and the athlete has already started recovery work in physiotherapy.

As usual, Atlético did not provide a timeline for Alexsander's return to the field.

The injury increases the problems for coach Jorge Sampaoli, who was already dealing with a shortage of options in the sector. Without Alexsander, the Argentine coach has only Alan Franco, Gabriel Menino, and Fausto Vera available for the role, as Patrick remains out of action due to a spinal injury.

Important piece in the squad

Signed in the mid-season transfer window, Alexsander quickly established himself as one of the main options in the alvinegro midfield. The midfielder has played 14 games wearing Galo's jersey, with one goal scored. He has played 786 minutes, averaging 56 per match.

His absence represents a challenge for Jorge Sampaoli, who will have to seek alternatives in a short squad for the sector. The tendency is that alongside Alan Franco, Fausto Vera will take on a greater role in Galo's upcoming decisive matches of the season.

Recently, Atlético had another significant loss among the starters. Forward Cuello underwent surgery for the treatment of a fracture in his left ankle and ligament injuries, after getting injured in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals.

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