More bad news! Sporting left-footer misses Arsenal match | OneFootball

Nuno Santos remains out of Sporting training and will not be available for the clash against Arsenal, the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. The wing-back has still not fully recovered from his injury and will miss the European fixture.

The physical issue dates back to the match against Alverca on March 22, when he suffered a muscle injury to the front of his left thigh. Although he came off struggling, the tests carried out indicated an estimated layoff of between 15 and 20 days.

The timeframe coincides with the match against the English side, but the coaching staff do not want to take any risks. Therefore, the left-footer is now more likely to return for the following fixture, against Estrela da Amadora, although his involvement in that match is not guaranteed either.

It is worth remembering that Nuno Santos recently returned from a long spell out, after spending around 15 months sidelined due to a serious injury to his right knee. For that reason, Sporting’s medical department is managing his recovery with the utmost caution, avoiding any relapse.

Nuno Santos – valued at €5 million – joined Sporting in 2020 from Rio Ave for €4.15 million (according to Transfermarkt). Since then, the 30-year-old wing-back has made 202 appearances, scored 34 goals, provided 43 assists and won seven trophies (three league titles, one Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, one Portuguese Cup and two League Cups).

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