Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo has been ruled out for three weeks with a hamstring injury.
The Rojiblancos' top scorer came off late in Sunday's 5-1 win over Real Betis and the club revealed tonight he was set to miss their upcoming matches against Atletico Madrid, Espanyol and Valladolid.
"The striker suffered a torn left hamstring and will be out for around three weeks," a statement on the club's website read.
Negredo has scored seven league goals in 12 starts this season.
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