Atletico Madrid’s Victor Mollejo has suffered a serious ACL injury, sidelining him for the entire 2024-25 season. This comes as a significant loss for the team’s B squad.
This injury is a rupture of his anterior cruciate ligament, commonly known as ACL. The injury was confirmed after tests were conducted following a match against Villarreal’s B team.
Mollejo had been performing well and was expected to join the first team if any forwards got injured. His absence will be felt by Atletico B, which is managed by former player Fernando Torres.
Since Luis Pinedo took over as coach, Atletico Madrid has had fewer injuries compared to other teams in La Liga, like Barcelona and Real Madrid. However, this injury is a significant setback.
Before this incident, the team had been enjoying a successful run, winning seven games in a row. This is their longest winning streak since early 2018 when they won eight consecutive matches and later claimed the Europa League title.
Mollejo had previously spent time on loan at Real Zaragoza before returning to Atletico B this season. His injury comes at a challenging time for the team, which is looking to maintain its strong performance.
The club is now preparing for Mollejo to undergo surgery in the coming days. Fans and teammates are hoping for a smooth recovery process for the young player.
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