Atlético Madrid won't rush Le Normand's head injury - Simeone

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Atlético Madrid cannot provide a timeline for defender Robin Le Normand's return from a traumatic brain injury, manager Diego Simeone said on Saturday.

"We still don't have a clear idea about his return. The important thing is that he comes back well. That's the only thing we care about," Simeone told reporters on Saturday at a news conference ahead of his side's visit to Real Betis in LaLiga.

The 27-year-old player collided with Real Madrid's Aurélien Tchouaméni late in their 1-1 draw on Sept. 29, and needed medical attention on the pitch.

Le Normand suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) with subdural haematoma, the club confirmed earlier this month. He had made eight…