Less than 10 minutes into the new LaLiga season, Atletico Madrid captain and midfielder Koke was forced off with injury during Los Colchoneros’ 3-1 victory over newly-promoted Granada on Monday night.
The 31-year-old has been revealed to have suffered a hamstring injury, and this will keep him out of action of at least three matches, meaning he will miss Atletico’s fixtures against Real Betis, Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla as a minimum.
Atletico are already light in midfield, and they have been on the lookout for a new defensive option in that area, with the likes of Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Marco Verratti having been identified as targets.
It may well be that Atletico Madrid’s Sporting Director, Andrea Berta, expedites his search for a new signing following Koke’s injury. The veteran midfielder will be absent until the end of the summer transfer window, so Simeone will have less options to choose from until a new signing comes in.
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Aahhh yes and yet we seem to like to push away the talent that can be used as cover…… We have no proven youngster to come and take minutes lol because Barios isn’t even near ready yet… but he was the only midfielder that was given a chance last season…. YET CHOLO DOESNT WANT TO USE YOUNGSTERS AND ONLY BUY 30+ YEAR OLDS WHO ARE AS FRAGILE AS KOKE TO BE HIS COVER!!!!!
lasbkmou
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So many players are going to injury this summer Wetin happen to the players?
MohamedkamaraExamp
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ATM fans right now