Nicolás González raised concerns on Sunday after leaving the pitch injured during Atlético de Madrid’s 3–0 away victory against Girona, in Matchday 17 of LaLiga. The Argentine winger was forced off around the half-hour mark and, shortly after the match, Atlético confirmed that he suffered a muscle tear.
The incident occurred when González attempted to chase a through ball and abruptly stopped. He immediately grabbed the back of his right leg and went down in visible pain, pointing to the hamstring area. Medical staff quickly intervened, and the forward was substituted, prompting concern on the Atlético bench and beyond.
Further medical tests are expected in the coming hours to determine the exact severity of the tear and establish a recovery timeline.
The situation is also being closely monitored by the Argentina national team coaching staff. With international fixtures ahead and the long-term focus on the 2026 World Cup, head coach Lionel Scaloni will be hoping for positive news regarding the winger’s availability.
