FC Porto's Samu Out with Knee Injury, World Cup Dreams on Hold?

Samu's season in jeopardy, Porto star suffers cruciate ligament injury

Porto's Samu Aghehowa suffers a cruciate ligament injury, potentially ending his season. The 21-year-old Spanish international forward was substituted at halftime in Porto's Classico against Sporting.

Samu's injury has already been reported to the Royal Spanish Football Federation, putting his chances of playing at the...

FC Porto's star striker Samu has reportedly suffered a right knee cruciate ligament injury during Monday's Classico against Sporting, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The 21-year-old Spanish international forward was substituted at halftime after complaining of pain twice during the first half, with Deniz Gul coming on in his place.

The injury is a major blow to Porto, and Samu's dream of playing at the 2026 World Cup could be in jeopardy. The Royal Spanish Football Federation has been informed of the situation, and the club's medical staff are assessing the severity of the injury. There's a possibility Samu might miss the rest of the season, and surgery hasn't been ruled out.

FC Porto's medical staff reassessed the team's injury cases on Tuesday, with Samu's injury being a major concern. The exact severity of his injury is still unknown, and his recovery time hasn't been announced yet. There's a possibility he might miss the rest of the season, and surgery is a possibility.

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Samu's injury has already been reported to the Royal Spanish Football Federation, putting his chances of playing at the 2026 World Cup in doubt. This is a significant blow for both Samu and the Spanish national team, considering his recent impressive performances for FC Porto.

Arsenal players Jakub Kiwior and Martim Fernandes, along with Samu, suffered injuries during the match against Sporting and are undergoing further medical tests. Kiwior's injury history includes knee and thigh issues, while Fernandes has had knee and muscle problems