FC Porto squad rally round Samu: “Your mind is as strong as your legs” | OneFootball

Samu received the toughest news on Monday after the derby between FC Porto and Sporting: the Spanish striker suffered a ligament injury resulting from a sprain in his right knee and will not return to represent the Dragons this season, also putting his participation in the World Cup at serious risk.

This is a severe setback for the number 9 jersey. In recent hours, teammates have multiplied their gestures of support for the 21-year-old forward, creating a true wave of solidarity in the Porto dressing room.

Borja Sainz, Samu's usual partner on the field – the two even celebrate together – left an emotional message to his compatriot. "At this moment, there are no words that can solve anything and football is the least important. Now it's your turn to stop for a while, brother, and I know it's not easy to accept. But I also know you will come back, because I know you, because I know how you work, and because your mind is as strong as your legs. I will be here to give you a push when needed and to be by your side throughout the process. This does not define you, it's just another stage in the path that God places before you. We are with you, brother. Always," wrote the winger on the social network Instagram.

The captain, Diogo Costa, addressed Samu directly with the promise "You will come back stronger," while Jan Bednarek also expressed his support: "We are with you, my brother," wrote the Polish central defender, already a reference figure in the FC Porto dressing room.

Rodrigo Mora, another close companion of the forward, simply wrote "Together," a message that was also echoed by Pablo Rosario.

Terem Moffi, a reinforcement who arrived in the winter market, did not let the moment pass and wished him "May God be with you." Luuk de Jong, who is recovering from a similar injury in his left knee, also sent words of encouragement: "We are with you, Samu."

FC Porto itself left a word of encouragement to Samu this Wednesday: "The Dragon's flame burns stronger in adversity. The Portista Family is with you, Samu."

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