Diego Costa is facing three months out after Atletico Madrid confirmed the striker underwent surgery on a cervical disc on Thursday.
Costa felt discomfort in his neck last week in training and the club decided the injury required surgery.
"Diego Costa underwent surgery on his cervical disc herniation in Madrid on Thursday," Atletico confirmed in a statement.
"According to the information provided by the club's medical services, the operation has gone as planned."
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