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Atlético Confirms Right Thigh Injury for Nicolás González After Win Over Girona

The club reported a muscle injury with no return date set yet as medical staff assess his recovery.

Overview

  • He left around the 28th minute holding the back of his right leg and was replaced by Conor Gallagher.
  • Atlético’s medical update says he has a muscle injury in the right thigh, with his comeback dependent on how he progresses.
  • Argentina’s coaching staff is tracking his condition with future international windows and World Cup 2026 preparations in mind.
  • Atlético beat Girona 3-0 in Montilivi, with goals from Koke, Gallagher and Antoine Griezmann to close out a fourth straight win in all competitions.
  • González, 27, had been starting regularly under Diego Simeone before the setback.