FC Porto clarify Alan Varela injury scare just days before Europa League | OneFootball

FC Porto announced this Saturday, through their official platforms, that Alan Varela was diagnosed with “a contusion of the right calf” after the 0-3 victory at Estádio dos Arcos against Rio Ave.

The defensive midfielder was a starter by choice of Francesco Farioli, in Vila do Conde, but left at halftime, making way for Zaidu Sanusi. The Italian coach sought to calm the fans in the press conference, but the player ended up only undergoing “treatment” at the Olival complex.

“It was a precautionary substitution. He took a kick to one of the calves. I believe it’s nothing serious,” stated Farioli, downplaying the incident and emphasizing that, at this moment, the dragons will “need everyone, due to some injuries.”

The Argentine U-21 international thus joins the blue and white medical report, alongside Nehuén Pérez (who remains under “observation” after undergoing surgery for a complete Achilles tendon rupture), Alberto Costa (restricted training), Martim Fernandes (integrated restricted training), and Luuk de Jong (who was only in treatment).

With Nehuén Pérez practically out of action, possibly until the end of the season, the remaining four players are doubtful for the Europa League group stage match against Salzburg, scheduled for Thursday at 8:00 PM (Portugal Mainland time), at the Red Bull Arena in Austria.

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