Atletico have not said how long they expect him to be absent, however reports in Spain suggest he faces potentially two months out, with the derby against Real Madrid on February 9 a possible target fixture for a return.

Costa's injury will provide Nikola Kalinic with a chance to impress following his arrival from AC Milan in pre-season.

The Croatia international has featured just twice from the start in LaLiga this term and is yet to score.