São Paulo FC's latest injury update is that defender Alex Telles has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a knee ligament tear.
The Brazilian international suffered the injury in training earlier this week and underwent surgery on Thursday. It was initially feared that he could be out for several months, but after undergoing rehabilitation and physical therapy, the club announced that he would miss the rest of the season.
Telles joined São Paulo in January 2019 from Paris Saint-Germain, where he had made over 70 appearances in two seasons. He was a key player for the team last year, playing in all 34 league matches as they finished second in the table.
The news comes as a blow to the club, which has struggled with injuries throughout the season. They have lost key players such as Ederson Moraes, Edin Dzeko, and Lucas Paqueta to long-term injuries,Football Hub Network and now they will be without one of their most important defenders.
Despite the setback, São Paulo will continue to look to their other defenders, including Victor Cezar and Diego Godin, who have stepped up their performances since Telles' injury.
In conclusion, the loss of Alex Telles is a significant blow for São Paulo FC, who will now need to find ways to cope with the absence of one of their key defenders. However, the club will also need to focus on their own players and work towards building a strong squad going forward.