Atletico Madrid confirms Joao Felix knee injury

La Liga is set to resume in mid-June and Joao Felix has sustained a problem, with the Atletico Madrid forward having picked up a knee injury.

Published : May 25, 2020 20:39 IST

Joao Felix has made 28 appearances for Atletico Madrid this season.

Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix could be set for a spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury to the medial collateral ligament of his left knee.

La Liga club Atleti revealed on Monday that its club-record signing had undergone tests at the University of Navarra Clinic, with the results confirming he had suffered a low-grade sprain.

Atleti will now be hoping the youngster is fit in time for the resumption of La Liga, which looks set to

restart on June 11 .

On Saturday, Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez confirmed that the league had been given permission to resume behind closed doors following the coronavirus-enforced suspension.

Joao Felix has made 28 appearances so far for Atleti in all competitions, with the former Benfica forward scoring six goals.