Diego Costa: Atletico Madrid forward faces three months out with neck injuryDiego Costa could be out until early 2020 with a neck injuryAtletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has suffered a neck injury that could require surgery and sideline him for around three months. Costa had been feeling discomfort in the neck and upper back area in recent days. If surgery is needed, Costa, who has two goals in 15 appearances for the Spanish club this term, could be sidelined until 2020. "The medical services of the club have conducted radiological tests of Diego Costa to assess the cervical discomfort suffered in recent days," an Atletico statement read. "These tests have determined that the forward suffers a cervical disc herniation.

Source: Sky sports November 14, 2019 13:57 UTC