Saturday, January 17, 2015

Pepe with a fractured rib, 3 weeks out

After contact with Raul Garcia, Madrid defender had great difficulty in breathing while staying a few minutes on the field.

Real Madrid lost for about 3 weeks Portuguese defender Pepe, who was injured in the challenge of returning against Atletico Madrid. Pepe  suffered a rib injury during the second half leaving the country Frenchman Varane and according to the result of analysis, it has suffered a rib fracture which will force him to stand for about 20 days away from the green fields.

After contact with Raul Garcia, Madrid defender had great difficulty in breathing while staying a few minutes on the field. Immediately after the game he was transported to hospital where he will stay for 48 hours under the care of doctors to avoid further complications. At the press conference, coach Ancelotti said after the collision, Pepe has felt a lot of pain and club initially doubted for a more serious injury. The Portuguese will return to coaching after a few days but according to doctors, it can be available to the Italian coach after only 3 weeks.

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