A flood of messages of support for Reinildo

Reinildo Mandavadefense of Atlético Madrid, He underwent surgery on Sunday “without incident and as planned”, according to the medical report, for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee suffered in the 20th minute of Saturday’s derby against real Madrid at the stadium Santiago Bernabeu and that would last him about six months.

In this Saturday’s match, the knee of reinildo is broken when protecting a ball from stalking Federico Valverde on the side of the bottom line of the rojiblanco field; was left on the ground, unable to continue in the game, was treated by the club’s medical services, removed on a stretcher from the field and replaced by Jose Maria Gimenez in the 23rd minute.

Mozambique is one of the most beloved men in the locker room of Atletico Madrid and left a good memory wherever it passed. That’s why it’s not surprising that he received a series of messages of support. Almost all of his colleagues have done this in person and through social networks. Koke, Oblak, Lemar, Witsel, Barrios, Savic, etc. Also club figures like Futre, who have a very good relationship with the side. But not only that, even rivals like Fede Valverde have a message of support for him. And of course, former colleagues like it Burak Yilmazthat he was with Lille.

“He’s got to get his head back, his legs get better, he’ll be fine. He’s strong. He’s a boy that we’re going to miss because of his character, his humility, his everyday smile and his freshness. We ‘re going to miss him. We wish a very good recovery. We’re going to be close. I’m sure he’ll come back even stronger”, he assessed on Saturday. Diego Simeone his coach, who also suffered from this disease during his time as a footballer.

Reinildo Mandava He is a fixed starter in the Argentine coach’s scheme. He has played 54 of the 55 games available since his arrival 13 months ago at the Madrid club, 50 of them from the starting eleven.