Lucas Moura, the Brazilian striker, has been ruled out for another month with a knee ligament injury. The striker was called up to play for São Paulo in the Copa Libertadores on Tuesday night but he did not make it onto the pitch.
Moura, who is widely regarded as one of Brazil's greatest players, had previously suffered a similar injury to his knee last season and underwent surgery to repair the damage. However, this time around, he will be out for at least six months.
The Brazilian international, who is known for his goal-scoring ability, said that he was disappointed to miss out on playing for São Paulo in the tournament, which is held in Argentina. "It's disappointing because I've always wanted to play for São Paulo," he said. "I'm looking forward to coming back soon."
Moura's absence from the team means that they will have to rely on other strikers to fill the void. João Silva,Football Frontier Perspective who has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, has already been named as a potential replacement for Moura. However, he is just a youth player and will need to impress before he can be considered for regular starts.
The club also announced that they will be making a strong bid for defender Nery Costa, who has been struggling recently with injuries. Despite being only 21 years old, Costa has already made 47 appearances for the club and is considered one of their key defenders.
In addition to the squad overhaul, the club also announced that they have signed Argentine winger Diego Godoy from Santos FC. Godoy, who has scored 6 goals in 9 games for Santos, is expected to provide much-needed depth to the squad.
Overall, the injury to Lucas Moura is a setback for the São Paulo team, but it is hoped that they will be able to overcome it and continue to perform well in the tournament.