Atletico Madrid defender Santiago Arias has suffered a fractured rib, the La Liga club confirmed on Monday.
The Colombia defender, who joined Atletico during the summer transfer window, was injured in the 89th minute of his national team's 2-1 friendly win against Venezuela on September 8, reports Efe news.
Atletico did not specify the expected recovery period, although this type of injury requires at least two weeks off the field.
This means the 26-year-old will almost surely miss Saturday's La Liga match with Eibar, in addition the games against Getafe and Huesca as well the UEFA Champions League group stage match against Monaco on September 18.
Atletico's other right-back, Juanfran Torres, is doubtful for Saturday's clash as he is still recovering from a muscle injury.
--IANS
kk/sed
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app