Atletico Madrid defender Azpilicueta out indefinitely with injured knee

Atletico Madrid defender Cesar Azpilicueta will be sidelined by a knee injury for an unspecified period, the Spanish club said on Friday.

Published : Jan 19, 2024 22:58 IST , MADRID - 1 MIN READ

Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta.
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta. | Photo Credit: AP
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Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta. | Photo Credit: AP

Atletico Madrid defender Cesar Azpilicueta will be sidelined by a knee injury for an unspecified period, the Spanish club said on Friday.

The club said Azpilicueta tore his external meniscus after coming on as a late substitute in Atletico’s 4-2 added-time win over Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey round of 16 on Thursday. He walked off gingerly when substituted.

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The club did not specify which knee he hurt.

Azpilicueta, 34, joined Atletico this season after a long and successful career with Chelsea, which included a Champions League title and two English Premier League crowns.

He has made 22 appearances for Atletico.

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