Atletico Madrid has been hit with after Diego Costa has been diagnosed with a cervical disc herniation.
The issue of the spine has been identified by scans undertaken in recent days, but a rehabilitation program has not yet been formulated.
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However, the Spanish club said the 31-year-old will have to undergo a special neurosurgery assessment before the full scale of the injury can be established.
“The medical services of the club have conducted radiological tests of Diego Costa to assess the cervical discomfort suffered in recent days,” read an Atletico statement.
“These tests have determined that the forward suffers a Cervical Disc Herniation.
“In the next few days he will be evaluated by specialists in neurosurgery to establish the definitive treatment.”
Former Chelsea striker Costa trained earlier this week after appearing for the final 10 minutes of Atletico’s 3-1 win over Espanyol on Sunday.
Prior to that match, Diego Simeone’s men had managed 12 goals in as many LaLiga games in a lean start to the new season.
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Costa has found the net twice from 15 appearances in all competitions this term.
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