Breaking news! Nuno Santos' time out at Sporting revealed | OneFootball

Nuno Santos already knows the estimated downtime after the muscle injury to the back of his left thigh, suffered in the first half of the Alverca - Sporting match, which marked his first start 512 days after the serious injury to his right knee that required surgery: 15 to 20 days.

The problem is not considered serious, but it should keep the winger out for between two to three weeks. In practice, the 31-year-old player will miss at least the home game against Santa Clara, for the 28th round of the League, and is doubtful for both matches against Arsenal, on April 7th at Alvalade and on the 14th at the Emirates. His presence in the first leg is ruled out, but there is still a possibility of recovery in time for the second leg.

It should be noted that Nuno Santos left the pitch in tears after the injury, being comforted by his teammates before sitting on the bench. In the second half, he already appeared calmer and, at the end, received a special chant from the Sporting fans.

It is worth remembering that, in the press conference after the match, Rui Borges also commented on the situation: "It's muscular, it has nothing to do with the knees, thank God. It's natural. A player who was out for 15 months runs these risks, unfortunately. When he returns, the body will creak in some places, as I say up north. I know it's an injury, it will definitely be evaluated in the coming days."

Nuno Santos – valued at 5 million euros – arrived at Sporting in 2020, coming from Rio Ave, for 4.15 million euros (Transfermarkt data). Since then, the 30-year-old winger has played 202 matches, scored 34 goals, provided 43 assists, and won seven titles (three National Championships, one Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, one Portuguese Cup, and two League Cups).

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