Key player out at Deportivo Alavés ahead of Atlético Madrid visit

Deportivo Alavés centre-back Ville Koski ruled out for five weeks with a quadriceps injury, missing Saturday's clash with Atlético Madrid.

Deportivo Alavés have been dealt a significant blow ahead of Saturday's La Liga match against Atlético Madrid at Mendizorroza. Centre-back Ville Koski suffered a right quadriceps muscle injury while on international duty with Finland and will miss five weeks of action. The 27-year-old has been a cornerstone of Alavés' strong start to the season, playing all 620 minutes across seven league games and helping the club concede just five goals while sitting sixth in the table. Manager Quique Sánchez Flores will need to call upon Valentini or Jonny as replacements.