"Alvaro Morata finished Wednesday’s evening training session with severe pain in his knee due to a twist. The striker has undergone radiological tests to know the extent of the injury and has been diagnosed with a moderate knee sprain. The Spaniard will not participate in Thursday’s session and is pending response to treatment." So read the statement published by Atletico Madrid on their official website this morning.
The "rojiblanco" forward did not participate in the training session this Thursday, as his involvement will depend on his evolution and recovery. The player should, therefore, be out of the squad for this weekend's La Liga clash against Eibar, and could potentially be also out of the call up for Spain's Euro 2020 qualifiers.
A new blow for Simeone, who was hoping to have one of his star players for their home game at the Wanda Metropolitano. With Diego Costa also out, it seems like Atletico Madrid fans will have to wait a few more weeks before seeing their lethal trio - Costa, Morata, and newcomer Joao Felix - in action.
Alvaro Morata scored against Getafe in Altetico's La Liga opener, and could have even finished the match with two goals had he not failed to score a penalty. The former Real Madrid forward seamlessly integrated the squad and earned Simeone's confidence when he first joined, becoming one of the pillars of Simeone's attack.
August 29, 2019