Atletico Madrid defender Kieran Trippier has undergone surgery on a groin injury and is set for a spell on the sidelines.

The England international has not featured for the La Liga side since the Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Real Madrid on January 12th.

[📋] @trippier2 on Tuesday underwent surgery to treat the pubalgia he’s been suffering in recent weeks.
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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) February 4, 2020

Trippier has missed six matches for Diego Simeone's side after sustaining the groin strain.

The 29-year-old has made 22 appearances for Atletico since his summer transfer from Tottenham.

Atletico host Liverpool in their Champions League last-16 first leg on February 18th so it's highly unlikely Trippier will be available.

The second of that tie is scheduled to take place at Anfield on March 11th.