“Sime Vrsaljko shows a fracture of the zygomatic arch, determined by a CT/Scanner where he underwent his return from porto and he had to undergo surgery for his injury “, the Atlético de Madrid medical report announced the day after an epic victory in porto (1-3).
It was the night of Vrsalkjoon December 7, 2021. Atlético must win porto in the last battle of the first stage of Champions get into the round of 16. savic, Gimenez Y Philip is low and Simeone he used Croatian as an emergency defense on the rear axis.
Vrsaljko is the hero of the battle, in which the rojiblancos won 1-3 with goals from Griezmann, belt Y From Paul. Despite being the victim of a broken zygomatic arch, located in the cheekbone area, the Croatian finished the fight and was one of the great protagonists. He played in an unusual position, but he was the best of Simeone’s three central defenders at the Estadio do Dragaoexceeds Kondogbia Y Handsome.
He played throughout the second half which literally broke his face and within 90 minutes he took on the character and pride of Atletico. Vrsaljko That night he completed his best fight as an athlete in the five seasons in which he played for the club.
In the 89th minute, after scoring belt 0-2, who condemned the passing in the round of 16, the Croatian burst into tears as he merged into an emotional hug with Simeone. “There are players who have a few minutes but they are important because of the quality of the minutes. Now it’s the turn of Vrsaljkothat we know trained him and can do it well, like Kondogbia. The whole team got involved to put their heart out and give it their all. I am very happy for Vrsaljko. The entire second half played with a bruised face. He played in the preseason there (in the middle of defense). He has strength, speed, a header and an inside pass and he met all the requirements, ”the coach declared after the match.
Sime Vrsaljko signed for him Athletic in July 2016 from Sassuolo Italian. In 2018 he was loaned to Between Milanbut in February 2019 he had a serious injury to his left knee that kept him out of the game for eight months.
back to Athletic after surgery on Belgium to begin his recovery under the supervision of the club’s medical services. On May 11, 2022, he reached a hundred games with the rojiblancos, where he won the 2020/21 League and the 2018 Europa League.
Vrsaljko, 30, left Atletico Madrid. Fans will remember him, especially, on his night in porto. There he showed his commitment and professionalism. Unconscious of her tears. Your license plate on walk of legends ng Metropolitan doing justice.
Source: La Verdad
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