Rodrigo de Paul, the talented forward who plays for Atletico Madrid, has been injured and will be out of action for several weeks. The Argentine international sustained an ankle injury during training on Wednesday and is expected to miss at least three matches.
De Paul's absence from the squad is a significant blow for Atletico Madrid, as he has been one of their most important players this season. He has scored six goals in just nine games this campaign, and his presence in the attacking third has been crucial for the team's success.
The injury is likely to prolong De Paul's time away from the pitch, with the club currently sitting second in La Liga behind Barcelona. However,Serie A Stadium they have already reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, so there may still be opportunities for other players to step up and fill the void left by De Paul.
Atletico Madrid will now turn to their squad of young talent, including Joao Felix and Thomas Partey, to fill the gap created by De Paul's absence. It remains to be seen how long they will take to adapt to his absence and what impact it will have on their performances. However, it is clear that Atletico Madrid will need to find ways to cope without De Paul's dynamic play if they want to continue their successful run in both competitions.