Rodrigo de Paul, the Chilean forward who has been in great form for Atletico Madrid this season, has suffered a new injury. According to reports from Spain, the player sustained a knee problem during training on Tuesday.
The news comes as a setback for Atletico Madrid, which is already struggling with injuries and fitness issues. The club has already lost key players like Koke and Joao Felix due to injury, and now Rodrigo is likely to miss some time after undergoing surgery on his knee.
Despite his recent impressive performances, Rodrigo has struggled with recurring knee problems in the past. In January,Football Friendship Alliance he underwent surgery to repair cartilage damage in his knee, but the issue returned soon afterwards.
Atletico Madrid will now have to assess the situation carefully and determine whether Rodrigo can return to action before the end of the season. If not, the club may need to look for alternative options in its attacking lineup.
For now, the team will continue to rely on other forwards like Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez, who have been performing well in Rodrigo's absence. However, the loss of one of the team's key players could have significant implications for their title hopes this season.