Sorloth sees light at the end of the tunnel | OneFootball

Alexander Sørloth is starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The Atlético striker is entering the final stretch of a recovery that has dragged on longer than expected and that began after he suffered a muscle strain during the first week of training in August.

The Norwegian has already taken an important step this week with his return to the pitch. Sørloth completed an individual session with rehabilitation coach Óscar Pitillas and under the supervision of fitness coach Esteban Arévalo. The forward carried out drills involving changes of pace and various short-ball exercises, a first session back that left positive feelings.

At Atlético, they are now working with a more optimistic outlook. The club’s medical staff plan for Sørloth to be able to rejoin group training from next week, provided no new setbacks arise. If that roadmap is followed, the striker could begin to step up his return to full fitness after several weeks hampered by discomfort.

The target is set for the return of competition after the international break. The match against Alavés is emerging as a first possible date to see him back in the squad, although it will still depend on his progress in the coming training sessions. His return to group work will be the definitive test to determine whether he is ready to compete.

Barrios, back

Meanwhile, Simeone is getting players back in the squad. Pablo Barrios is already training normally with his teammates and was once again among the players available to the Argentine coach. Atlético are thus hoping to gradually empty the treatment room. For Sørloth, after almost two months out and several ups and downs in his recovery, the final countdown is now beginning to wear the red and white shirt again in an official match.

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