Left Thigh Muscle Injury Forces Atlético Skipper Koke Out of Matchday Squad
Atlético de Madrid captain Jorge Resurrección ‘Koke‘ has been ruled out of the club’s upcoming fixture after sustaining a muscle injury in his left thigh. The Spanish midfielder trained indoors and worked in the gym on October 16, 2026, after experiencing leg discomfort.
Physiotherapy Underway for Koke at Atlético de Madrid
Medical tests conducted by the club confirmed the muscular damage in Koke’s left leg following his indoor training routines. Atlético de Madrid confirmed the player will begin immediate physiotherapy sessions combined with structured gym rehabilitation.
Atletico Madrid
clubThe loss compresses central midfield selection options for the immediate fixture schedule. The physical absence of the team’s regular starter demands internal rotational adjustments across the center of the pitch.
Simeone Adjusts Selection Ahead of Upcoming Competitive Fixture
Atlético de Madrid manager Diego Simeone addressed the midfielder’s status, noting that personal family circumstances coincided with the physical discomfort during session preparations.
Diego Simeone
coach“He’s going through the process we all go through when you lose a family member. He has some discomfort in his leg, and we decided not to take him tomorrow.”
The duration of Koke’s absence remains linked to his initial response to physical therapy and subsequent gym loading. Medical staff will monitor his functional movement before approving a return to full pitch training with the main squad.