Atlético de Madrid confirmed on Thursday that their Norwegian forward, Alexander Sørloth, suffered a "moderate-grade" muscle injury during the Copa del Rey match against Elche. Despite his standout performance in the 0-4 victory, where he scored a brace in the first half, the forward was substituted at the start of the second half as a precaution. The club reported that the player is undergoing physiotherapy treatment and working on his physical readaptation, though no timeline has been given for his return.

Sørloth's injury comes at a critical time for Atlético, who are on an impressive 15-match winning streak across all competitions, holding a one-point lead over Real Madrid in LaLiga. The Norwegian forward, who has been a key player in the team's attack, will now miss the start of the second half of LaLiga, where Atlético will visit Leganés in search of maintaining their dominance at the top of the table.

The team, managed by Diego Simeone, has shown great solidity both at home and away, being one of the most competitive sides in the league. Sørloth's absence could pose a challenge for the rojiblanco attack, although El Cholo has a deep squad capable of carrying on without their star striker. Still, the loss of one of the team's top scorers raises doubts about the offensive force in upcoming matches.

The match against Leganés will be crucial for Atlético, who must prove their ability to cope without Sørloth and continue their push toward the LaLiga title. João Félix, Antoine Griezmann, and Álvaro Morata are expected to be the key players to create offensive danger, while the solid defense that has been a hallmark of the team may serve as the foundation for securing important points.

As Sørloth continues his recovery, Atlético de Madrid will eagerly await his return, hoping he can regain his top form to contribute to the team's title chase. The news of his injury has raised concerns, but the rojiblancos will move forward with the hope that his recovery will be as swift as possible.