Morata injury leaves Atletico short on forwards


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - La Liga Santander - Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid- Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - February 1, 2020 Atletico Madrid's Alvaro Morata during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Susana Vera

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has suffered a muscle injury in his right leg, the Spanish club said on Monday, leaving them short on forwards.

Morata suffered the injury during the 1-0 derby defeat by Real Madrid on Saturday which left his side sixth and 13 points behind their rivals who are top of La Liga.

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