Memphis, after his injury: “It was the hardest period of my career”

Memphis DePay re-identified the goal with the success of Netherlands against Gibraltar in Rotterdam (3-0). The front of Atletico Madrid He was in charge of opening the scoring in a victory that did not convince anyone from the Oranje but at game time he left the field injured.

The footballer noticed a hole in the back of his right thigh and immediately asked for a change. He went to the locker room, where he was examined, although he will undergo medical tests on his return to Madrid to determine the exact extent of the injury.

Across ronald koeman Describing Memphis’ illness as “unpleasant”, the player himself downgraded the severity in statements to US. “I can’t say much about it right now, I hope it’s not too bad. I didn’t experience it that way. I hope it’s not too bad, but of course it’s annoying.”said.

His limited role at Barcelona has taken a toll on him and although he has since recovered from the sensations at Atlético, Memphis admits that this season has not been easy for him. Rather the complete opposite. “It’s been a tough season for me, it’s been tough mentally. This may be the most difficult period of my career so far.” admitted. “But unfortunately moments like this are part of a career. When this happens, I will probably experience good things again,” he added.

continue with self-criticism

In addition, and as he did after Atlético’s victory over Valencia, the Dutchman made a self-criticism about his performance. “I scored another goal, but I know I can do better when I see the way I play. Hopefully I can do better here next time, although I left with a good feeling,” he said.

As we said, Memphis will pass the medical tests in Madrid, but is a serious doubt for Sunday’s League match against Betis at the Metropolitan. With 12 games still until the end of the championship, Atlético will not risk the least on the striker.