Updated:2025-11-01 08:03 Views:75
Rodrigo de Paul has been ruled out for at least two months with a knee injury, and the Argentine forward is expected to miss the rest of the season.
The 28-year-old midfielder was named in Argentina's squad for their final friendly match against Spain on Wednesday night but was unable to feature as he recovered from his injury.
"I'm very disappointed to have lost my friend," said the coach Jorge Sampaoli. "He has played well this year and we need him back."
Paul has been one of the most important players for Atletico Madrid this season and scored four goals and provided eight assists in all competitions last season. He has also made a number of appearances in Copa Libertadores and Copa America.
Despite missing the entire campaign,Premier League Updates the midfielder has shown signs of improvement since returning to training in January and will be hoping that he can return to action soon. The club has not yet confirmed whether he will start the next game against Real Sociedad on Sunday or if he will be available for selection against Sevilla on Tuesday.
Atletico Madrid's decision to include Paul in their squad suggests that they believe he is still a valuable asset for the team and that he should be given a chance to play again after recovering from his injury.
It remains to be seen how long Paul will be out of action and when he may be able to return to full fitness. However, it is clear that the club has a strong belief in his ability to make a significant contribution to the team in the coming weeks and months.