The head injury that Atletico Madrid defender Robin Le Normand sustained in last weekend’s La Liga derby draw against Real Madrid was diagnosed on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old centre back was hurt late in the match on Sunday at the Metropolitano stadium as Atletico managed to steal a 1-1 draw against the visiting Spanish champions.
“Le Normand suffered a heavy blow to the head in the final minutes of the Madrid derby, for which he has undergone a series of tests and an assessment by specialists who have determined that he has suffered a traumatic brain injury with subdural haematoma,” said Atletico in a statement.
“In the process of our player’s return to competition, the guidelines set out in the protocol established for this type of trauma will be followed.”
The French defender was not included in Atletico’s squad to face Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Le Normand, who won Euro 2024 with Spain in July, joined Atletico from Real Sociedad this summer and has become a regular starter for Diego Simeone’s side.
