André Silva injured, set to miss rest of the season for São Paulo | OneFootball

São Paulo striker André Silva has suffered a ligament injury in his right knee, becoming yet another absence in the squad led by coach Hernán Crespo. The center forward, by all indications, is expected to miss the rest of the season.

The player left the pitch in the second half of the 2-0 victory over Atlético-MG last Sunday at Morumbis, during the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship, complaining of knee pain. Substituted during the match, André Silva underwent an MRI scan this Monday (25th) and was diagnosed with a posterior cruciate ligament injury and a strain in the anterior cruciate ligament.

This Tuesday (26th), accompanied by the club’s doctor, Dr. Ricardo Galotti, the striker will have a consultation with Dr. Moisés Cohen, São Paulo’s medical consultant, when the course of treatment will be determined.

André Silva had been an important piece in Hernán Crespo’s scheme. Replacing Calleri, who also suffered a ligament injury in his knee and had to undergo surgery, the striker secured his place among the starters and is São Paulo’s top scorer this season, with 14 goals, two more than Luciano.

Without André Silva, Calleri, Ryan Francisco, and Juan Dinenno—who belongs to Cruzeiro and therefore cannot play next Saturday—Hernán Crespo’s options are to bring in Gonzalo Tapia or change Luciano’s position, deploying him as a center forward.

The Tricolor will have a free week ahead to rest their players, continue treatment for the injured, and work more calmly before facing Cruzeiro on Saturday at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mineirão, for the Brazilian Championship.

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