The French star developed a thigh muscle problem in the final stages of the 5-0 Copa del Rey win against Rayo Majadahonda in Los Rojiblancos after scoring his first goal in over a month.
However, according to reports from Diario AS, he is expected to be out for between four and five weeks as Diego Simeone’s side face a busy run of games in January.
Simeone’s side will face Athletic Club in the Spanish Supercup semi-finals mid-week , with the potential for a final in Saudi Arabia if they beat the Basque giants in Riyadh.
On his return to Spain, Griezmann could face a Copa del Rey clash at ex-Real Sociedad and a league game at home against Valencia before returning for his trip to parent club Barcelona on February 6th.
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