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Cristian Romero Faces 10-Day Layoff After Injury in Atlético’s Espanyol Clash

By Hugo Brennan

Cristian Romero Faces 10-Day Layoff After Injury in Atlético’s Espanyol Clash

Madrid’s autumn schedule has brought an early setback for Atlético de Madrid, with Cristian Romero picking up a fresh physical problem during the La Liga meeting with Espanyol.

Key takeaways

  • Romero was troubled by an injury during Atlético’s match against Espanyol.
  • The Argentine defender is initially expected to be unavailable for around ten days.
  • Atlético will monitor his recovery before confirming his return date.

A short absence expected

The defender’s issue emerged in the league fixture against Espanyol, interrupting his start to life in the Spanish capital after his presentation as an Atlético player.

Initial expectations place Romero’s absence at roughly ten days. The club will assess his progress over the coming days, with his availability for Atlético’s next commitments dependent on how quickly he responds to treatment.