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Sørloth Injury Continues Atletico Woes

Norwegian striker Alexander Sørloth continues to miss Atletico Madrid training with a muscle injury sustained in early August.

Sørloth (30) was the only player absent from Wednesday's training session at Atletico, according to Marca. The injury has now kept him out for almost a month, with Atletico playing three La Liga matches without their Norwegian forward. sweetbonan.org

The prolonged absence could impact Norway coach Ståle Solbakken's squad selection for upcoming Nations League fixtures against Denmark, Portugal (twice), and Wales between September 24 and October 4. Atletico has accumulated seven points in La Liga so far this season without their key striker.