Kieran Trippier undergoes surgery on groin injury with Atletico Madrid star likely to miss Champions League clash against Liverpool
- Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier has undergone surgery on his groin
- The England international has not played for the Spanish side since January 12
- He now looks likely to miss the Champions League tie against Liverpool
Kieran Trippier has undergone surgery to repair a groin problem that has kept him out of action since January 12.
The Atletico Madrid defender suffered the knock during the Spanish Super Cup final defeat by Real Madrid.
Trippier, who left Tottenham last summer, has missed four games since then but underwent surgery on Tuesday to fix the problem.
Kieran Trippier has had surgery to repair a groin issue that has kept him out since January 12
In a club statement, Atletico wrote: ‘The operation went ahead without complications and the England international will now begin a recovery process involving physiotherapy and gym work.’
It looks likely that Trippier will miss the first leg of Atletico’s Champions League last-16 tie with Liverpool on February 18 but no time frame has been given for his recovery.
The second leg is due to take place at Anfield on March 11.
The Atletico Madrid defender suffered the knock during the Spanish Super Cup final defeat