Serious injury ruled out for Hancko, just an ankle sprain | OneFootball

The fourth league matchday ended with bad feelings regarding the physical condition of David Hancko. The center-back, who had just stepped onto the pitch at the Metropolitano, had to leave injured after a very tough tackle from Mouriño. Everyone feared the worst regarding the possible injury to the defender. AtleticoStats ruled out a serious injury and pointed to a severe ankle sprain, something that has been confirmed by Rubén Uría after the MRI scan the Slovakian underwent. Everything indicates that Hancko will miss the Liverpool – Atlético match.

The Slovakian is suffering from a high-grade ankle sprain and, moreover, the swelling has not gone down. Therefore, all signs point to Hancko being out for the Liverpool – Atlético match. A very tough loss with which Cholo Simeone will have to cope in order to face a vital clash to start the top European competition on the right foot. Thus, everything suggests that, in addition to the absences of Almada, Giménez, and Baena, Hancko and Julián Alvarez, who is also a serious doubt, will be added to the list.

A series of absences for the European debut

Atlético de Madrid will start the Champions League with the more than likely absence of Hancko, who will not be able to face Liverpool. Almada and Baena will also miss out, and together with Giménez will fill up the infirmary. Julián Alvarez is also doubtful; although his injury is not as serious, the club does not want to take any risks to avoid further problems.

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