Madrid Sep 10 (IANS) Atletico Madrid defender Santiago Arias has suffered a fractured rib the La Liga club confirmed on Monday.
The Colombia defender who joined Atletico during the summer transfer window was injured in the 89th minute of his national team s 2-1 friendly win against Venezuela on September 8 reports Efe news.
Atletico did not specify the expected recovery period although this type of injury requires at least two weeks off the field.
This means the 26-year-old will almost surely miss Saturday s La Liga match with Eibar in addition the games against Getafe and Huesca as well the UEFA Champions League group stage match against Monaco on September 18.
Atletico s other right-back Juanfran Torres is doubtful for Saturday s clash as he is still recovering from a muscle injury.

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