It’s been a rather injury-free start to the season for Atletico Madrid, who are currently well-placed in 3rd after the opening four matches. Diego Simeone’s side are big favourites to continue their unbeaten run this weekend when they host Valencia at the Metropolitano, although they could be without the services of Reinildo Mandava.
Reinildo started the victory over Athletic Club pre-international break, but during a match with Mozambique, he suffered a gruesome shin injury after collided with the post after making a goal-saving clearance.
🫣 DUELE solo de verlo… así acabó la pierna de REINILDO tras la victoria de Mozambique a Guinea-Bisáu
💥 El jugador del @Atleti se golpeó contra el poste de la portería para salvar un gol a su selección
🎙️ @PedroFullanaSER pic.twitter.com/WcRkMEcS6C
— Carrusel Deportivo (@carrusel) September 11, 2024
As per Diario AS, Reinildo will be tested upon his return to Atleti, but for now, his availability against Valencia is in doubt.
Reinildo being unavailable would be a blow for Atletico Madrid, but not a major one. It could allow Clement Lenglet to make his debut, as he has yet to feature since joining from Barcelona during the final days of the summer transfer window.
