Our forward underwent an X-ray to assess the cervical discomfort suffered in recent days. Costa a cervical disc herniation and in the next few days will be assessed by neurosurgery specialists to establish the definitive treatment.

The striker played 47 official matches and scored 15 goals at our club during the 2013/14 season, in which we won our 10th LaLiga title.

The defender completed his first training session on Tuesday and has now entered the final phase of his recovery. The Croat is to carry out personalised readjustment sessions and will progressively start training with his teammates.

Our team is to face FC Barcelona in the competition’s semi-final on Jan. 9, 2020 in Jeddah.

Our coach, Morata, Herrera and Correa spoke following Sunday’s 3-1 win over Espanyol.

Our team beat the Catalan side 3-1 on Sunday to earn three important points before the international break.

Copa del Rey winners Valencia CF and runners-up FC Barcelona, our team and Real Madrid, who finished second and third respectively in the LaLiga, will participate in the Spanish Super Cup.

On Sunday we will be facing a team that not only have scored twice as many goals away than at home, but have also earned all their points away from their stadium.

The LaLiga Matchday 13 is to be played at 4 pm CET on Sunday at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Our coach, Arias and Saúl spoke following the defeat in Leverkusen.