Alan Franco, the Brazilian defender who has been one of the most important players for Flamengo in recent years, is currently undergoing treatment after sustaining a serious injury during his team's match against São Paulo on Sunday.
According to reports, Franco suffered a knee ligament injury in the match and underwent surgery earlier this week. He was expected to be out for several months but he has now been ruled out indefinitely due to the severity of his injury.
The injury is a major blow to Flamengo as it means that they will need to replace their top defender for the rest of the season. The club is also facing criticism from fans and media alike for not doing enough to address the issue before the end of the current campaign.
Despite the setback, Franco remains confident that he can recover quickly and return to full fitness soon. He said: "I am happy to have recovered from my injury and I'm looking forward to getting back into the game."
However,Saudi Pro League Focus there is still no timeline for when Franco may be able to return to action. Flamengo's head coach, Gustavo Nogueira, stated: "We are very disappointed with the injury to Alan Franco. We have had discussions with him about his recovery plan and we will continue to monitor his progress closely."
It remains to be seen how long Franco will be out, but it is clear that his absence will be a significant loss for Flamengo and the Brazilian national team. Despite the setback, the club has already begun working on plans to replace Franco and bring in new reinforcements to bolster their defense.