Atletico lost Serlot before the start of La Liga

Before the start of the new season, Atletico Madrid was without a central striker. The Norwegian forward of "Matrasniki" Alexander Serlot was injured. According to Marca, Serlot was unable to complete training with the team last week due to discomfort. Subsequently, a medical examination diagnosed the football player with a muscle injury. He is expected to miss the first matches of La Liga, which starts on August 15. In the 2025/26 season, the 30-year-old striker took part in 54 matches in all competitions, scoring 20 goals and 1 assist. It was previously reported that Romero will become an Atletico player.