Overview
- Laporte was substituted in the 33rd minute against Atlético after feeling a pinch in his left thigh during a run with Nahuel Molina.
- Initial fears of a knee problem were discarded, and reporting indicates there is no serious rupture.
- Club projections suggest a three to four week absence, with a possible return in early January either against Osasuna on January 3 or at the Supercopa on January 7 depending on recovery.
- His layoff leaves Athletic short in central defense, with Dani Vivián and Aitor Paredes expected to cover and Paredes suspended for the PSG match.
- The medical bulletin used deliberately cautious wording that avoided detailing the exact severity or definitive recovery timeline.