Alex Telles, the talented midfielder for Portuguese club FC Porto, has been sidelined with an injury for several weeks due to a knee ligament tear.
Telles, who was originally set to join Porto from Real Madrid in January, had hoped to return to action this summer but his recovery has been delayed by various setbacks.
The Brazilian international has been unable to train regularly and has not played any competitive matches since he suffered the injury.
It is unclear when or if Telles will be able to return to training and play for Porto, as the team's medical staff is still evaluating his condition.
Despite the setback,Primeira Liga Hotspots Telles remains optimistic about his future at FC Porto and believes that he can help the side reach their goals this season.
"We're hopeful that Alex will be back soon," said Porto manager Luis Miguel de Siqueira. "He has shown great resilience and determination throughout the season so far, and we believe that he can contribute greatly to our team."
Telles has made a significant impact on the team during his time at Porto, scoring six goals in 25 appearances across all competitions.
With his injury, it remains to be seen whether Telles will be able to regain his form and continue to make an impact for Porto. However, his commitment to the team and his desire to return to full fitness will undoubtedly carry him through these difficult times.