Atletico Madrid defender Cristian Romero suffered a low-grade adductor injury during the win over Espanyol, with the club set to manage his recovery carefully. Current estimates indicate that he will miss the matches against Stuttgart and Deportivo La Coruna.
What the tests showed
Romero has suffered a low-grade injury to his adductor muscle. He felt pain and asked to come off around an hour into the match. Sunday's tests showed the problem goes beyond a mere muscle strain, but it is not serious enough to require a lengthy absence.
Expected absence and return target
Estimates point to a return in under two weeks. GOAL says a report published by Marca on Sunday says the injury will keep Romero out for between 10 and 12 days. The game against Levante is the more likely target.
Matches he is set to miss
GOAL says the report states that Romero will not travel with the Atletico Madrid squad to Stuttgart ahead of Tuesday's Champions League meeting with the German side. Romero will also miss Saturday's game against Deportivo La Coruna at the Metropolitano.
Atletico's approach
The coaching staff will not rush Romero back if he has not fully regained his fitness.