The Atlético de Madrid forward suffered a tear that would require at least three weeks of recovery
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Just over a month before the Finalissima between the Argentina national team and Spain at Lusail Stadium in Doha, a new injury set off the alarm in Lionel Scaloni's coaching staff. Nico González suffered a tear in his left thigh and will be sidelined for at least three weeks, according to Atlético de Madrid.
The medical report from the rojiblanco club stated that the player "will undergo physiotherapy sessions and readaptation work in the gym, and the evolution of his injury will determine his return to competition", without specifying official timelines. However, this type of ailment requires at least 21 days of recovery.
Nico González estará fuera por lo menos tres semanas
The winger felt discomfort in the heavy defeat against Rayo Vallecano, and subsequent tests confirmed the injury. It is a new muscular setback for the former Fiorentina and Juventus player, who had already suffered a tear in December, although in his right leg.
In principle, Colchonero's objective is for him to be able to return in the first days of March. In that regard, in addition to some LaLiga matches, the Argentine will not be available for the Champions League play-off series against Club Brugge or for the second leg againstBarcelonain theCopa del Rey.
The outlook adds to other concerns for Scaloni. Juan Foyth suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon and has been ruled out not only for the Finalissima but also for the 2026 World Cup. Giovani Lo Celso is dealing with a myotendinous injury in his thigh that puts him in doubt, while Nicolás Tagliafico is recovering from a severe ankle sprain.
Scaloni deberá lidiar con varias bajas
With the tight schedule and the March 27 match against Spain drawing ever closer, Nico González's recovery will be closely monitored by the Argentine coaching staff, which hopes to recover key pieces for one of the most demanding fixtures of the year.
