Atletico Madrid have confirmed that defender Robin Le Normand has been diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury following the game against Real Madrid.
Towards the end of his team’s 1-1 draw against the Spanish champions in La Liga on Sunday, Le Normand collided with Madrid player Aurelien Tchouameni. He received medical treatment on the pitch but was allowed to finish the match.
Le Normand suffered a heavy blow to the head in the final minutes of the Madrid derby, for which he has undergone a series of tests and an assessment by specialists who have determined that he has suffered a traumatic brain injury with subdural haematoma,” said Atletico in a statement.
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In the process of our player’s return to competition, the guidelines set out in the protocol established for this type of trauma will be followed.”
The French defender was not included in Atletico’s squad to face Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Le Normand, who won Euro 2024 with Spain in July, joined Atletico from Real Sociedad this summer and has become a regular starter for Diego Simeone’s side.
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