Topics: FIFA World Cup, World Cup 2014, Spain, Diego Costa

With 27 goals in 35 appearances, Diego Costa has been undoubtedly one of this season’s strongest striker. The young revelation however ended his amazing campaign in the worst possible way.

The Spanish striker suffered a severe hamstring injury in Atleti’s last game of la Liga against Barcelona and was substituted after 16 minutes. Visibly shaken after talking to Atletico’s staff, the severity of Costa’s injury was clear from the start.

Costa's dream to play the 2014 World Cup may be crushed by his hamstring injury

After completing his duties with club, now the Spain international must worry about the upcoming World Cup. The hamstring injury, which prevented the talented forward from playing the Champions League final, is still causing the player major discomfort. Doctor Pedro Gullen, who recently visited Atleti’s striker, stated:

“Diego Costa is still carrying the injury, a micro-tear in the hamstring.”

Fabregas goes to help up his future World Cup teammate, Diego Costa, during la Liga's last match

This would naturally cause the player to miss Spain’s pre-World Cup riendlies against Bolivia and El Salvador. Furthermore, FIFA revealed that the young attacker will have to rest for the next two weeks before his situation is reevaluated.

The young striker starts sobbing after the medical staff updated the player on the status of his injury

Though Costa’s presence in Brazil cannot be ruled out for sure, it seems prudent to deem it doubtful. In fact, even if Costa will be fit next month, it is not clear whether Del Bosque would take him to the South-American World Cup.