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Atletico Madrid right-back Kieran Trippier has undergone surgery on a groin issue that has kept him out of action since the Spanish Super Cup in January.
He has missed Atleti's last three La Liga games, from which they have earned just one point, as well as their shock extra-time loss to third-tier side Cultural Leonesa in the Copa del Rey.
After successful surgery, though, the Englishman could be back fit again before the end of the month:
Mike McGrath @mcgrathmikeSuccessful surgery on a long-standing nerve issue, which should not keep Trippier out long.