Victor Hugo suffers muscle injury, ruled out for Santos | OneFootball

Santos announced this Tuesday that midfielder Victor Hugo has been diagnosed with a right thigh adductor muscle injury.

The player has already begun treatment at CEPRAF under the guidance of the Peixe Medical Department.

Victor Hugo felt discomfort in his right thigh during the 1-0 victory over São Paulo last Sunday, in the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship, at Vila Belmiro. The midfielder reported pain in the area at the 23rd minute of the first half and had to be substituted.

Victor Hugo was recently signed and was playing in only his second match for Santos. He made his debut in the 1-1 draw with Atlético-MG, away from home.

As a result, Victor Hugo will be absent from the match against Red Bull Bragantino, in the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship.

More problems

For this game, coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda will also be without Gonzalo Escobar. The left-back is suspended after receiving his third yellow card against São Paulo.

Neymar is another definite absence. The attacking midfielder is recovering from a right thigh rectus femoris muscle injury. He is expected to be sidelined for about a month. Midfielder Gabriel Bontempo is also treating a muscle injury.

Next Santos match

Standings

With the victory over São Paulo, Santos jumped to 14th place, with 26 points, four more than Vitória, who currently sits at the top of the relegation zone.

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