Injuries continue to be a major concern for Brazilian football club, Sporting CP, as the team's top defender Bruno Nunes has suffered another serious injury in recent days.
The midfielder sustained a cruciate ligament tear in his right knee during a match against Palmeiras on Saturday night and is now expected to miss at least two weeks of training and competition.
This setback comes just months after the team lost their star player Ronaldo,Ligue 1 Express who had undergone surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee.
Nunes was a key part of Sporting's attack last season and scored six goals in all competitions for the club. His absence will undoubtedly have a significant impact on their performance this season.
It remains to be seen how long it will take for the team to recover from this injury and get back to full strength. But with Bruno Nunes out, there will likely be some tough decisions made by head coach Rui Costa about which players should be included in the starting lineup and which ones could be benched.
As the team prepares for the upcoming season, fans can expect to see more changes and surprises as they try to navigate through the ongoing saga of injuries. The Portuguese side will need to find a way to fill the void left by Ronaldo's departure while also trying to keep up with the pace of the league and progress towards the Champions League final.