Alexsander fit again, awaits chance after Galo win at Arena MRV | OneFootball

After Atlético’s 2-1 victory over Athletico-PR at Arena MRV, defensive midfielder Alexsander was one of the players who spoke in the mixed zone and brought encouraging news for the fans: he has fully recovered from the injury that kept him off the pitch for more than two months.

The midfielder’s last appearance had been on January 31, against Pouso Alegre in the Campeonato Mineiro, when he suffered a complete tear of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, still in the first half of the match in southern Minas. The treatment was conservative, with no need for surgery, and required an intense recovery period.

Back with the squad and already included in the roster for the last few matches, Alexsander said he is physically ready and available to the coaching staff.

Despite his recovery, the defensive midfielder has not yet returned to action. In 2026, he has made only three appearances in the black-and-white shirt, totaling just over 80 minutes on the field, a direct reflection of the injury he suffered at the very start of the season.

Even so, the expectation of returning is huge — perhaps even greater than the fans’, as the player himself pointed out: “I get anxious. I know what the fans are like, but I’m even more so. I always want to be playing, but I need to keep training hard so that when the opportunity comes again, I can do well,” he said.

Asked about whether he is fit enough to play the full 90 minutes, Alexsander sounded confident physically, although he acknowledged the difference in pace between training and matches.

Atlético return to action next Wednesday (08), when they make their Copa Sudamericana debut against Puerto Cabello in Venezuela, at 11 p.m., at Estádio Misael Delgado. The expectation now centers on Alexsander’s possible return, fully recovered and ready to fight for a place in Galo’s midfield.

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