Diego Costa has suffered an ankle injury playing for Atletico Madrid in a post-season friendly.
Spain striker Costa was making his return for Atleti in a friendly against Beitar Jerusalem on Tuesday, having missed the latter part of the La Liga season through suspension.
But it was not a happy return for the 30-year-old as he sprained his left ankle in the first half of the 2-1 defeat in Jerusalem, and left the field on a stretcher.
Atletico says initial tests showed no bone damage in the striker's ankle, reports ESPN . More tests will be conducted after the team returns to Madrid to assess any possible ligament damage.
The setback was the latest for Costa in a season marred by injuries and lacklustre performances, although Atletico finished second in La Liga, 11 points behind champions Barcelona .
Bad-boy Costa had looked set to be on the way out of the Spanish club after being hit with an eight-match ban last month. The former Chelsea striker, who is a target for Italy's Napoli, was sent off for insulting and man-handling referee Jesus Gil Manzano in a 2-0 defeat away to Barcelona.
Atletico's goal in the friendly was scored by Antoine Griezmann in his last match for the Spanish club. The France forward has decided to leave Atletico but is yet to announce his new club for next season - although he has been heavily linked with a switch to Barcelona
Barcelona are hoping to sell players like Ivan Rakitic , Samuel Umtiti and Malcom in order to raise funds to sign Griezmann and Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt
Atletico Madrid have been linked with a move for £70million-rated Everton striker Richarlison, although they may face competition from Paris Saint-Germain.
