Diego Costa will miss Atletico Madrid ’s Champions League opener against Bayern Munich after the La Liga club confirmed on Monday that the striker had suffered a thigh injury.
In a statement , Atletico said that tests “ confirmed he has suffered a muscle injury in the left thigh ” , meaning that he will not play in Wednesday ’s trip to Bavaria .
Atletico did not specify for how long the 32 -year -old would be absent due to the knock , which forced him off the field during his side ’s 2 -0 win at Celta Vigo on Saturday .
The Brazil -born Spain international ’s place alongside summer signing Luis Suarez in the Atletico attack is likely to be filled by Joao Felix for the match at the Alianz Arena .
( AFP )
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