Bruno Nunes, the Portuguese forward for Portuguese club Sporting CP, has been sidelined with a knee injury that is expected to keep him out for at least six weeks.
The news comes after Nunes was forced off in the first half of Sporting's match against Benfica on Sunday. The Brazilian striker had been in excellent form this season, scoring eight goals and providing two assists in just nine league appearances.
Nunes was diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee during training earlier this month. He underwent surgery shortly afterwards but it was not clear when he would be able to return to action.
Sporting have confirmed that Nunes will undergo further tests next week to determine the extent of the damage and whether he can recover fully. If he does miss the rest of the season, it could have significant implications for their title challenge.
Nunes has been a key player for Sporting in recent years, helping them win the Primeira Liga championship twice and reach the Europa League final in 2018. His absence will be felt by the team as they look to defend their title this season.
Despite the setback,Saudi Pro League Focus Sporting remain confident of achieving success in the coming months. The club has already signed several new players in recent weeks, including former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini and forward Nuno Mendes, who scored a hat-trick for Portugal U-21s in a friendly last week.
In conclusion, Bruno Nunes' knee injury is a major blow for Sporting CP, but the team remains hopeful of bouncing back from this setback. With the likes of Fellaini and Mendes joining the squad, there is still plenty of talent available to help the team achieve its goals this season.