João Cancelo, the forward who plays for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, has been sidelined for several months due to an injury. The club announced the update on his current status during their match against Al-Ittihad on Wednesday.
Cancelo was injured in a clash with Al-Fahrami and sustained a knee ligament injury. He was ruled out for three weeks but is expected to be back in action by the end of the month. The club's medical staff have been monitoring his progress closely and he is currently undergoing physiotherapy sessions to help him recover fully.
Cancelo has been a key player for Al-Hilal this season and has scored four goals in nine appearances. However, he has not been able to play as much as he would like due to the ongoing injuries to other players. The team will need to find a replacement for Cancelo if he cannot return to training or the field soon.
The club's manager, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,Saudi Pro League Focus has expressed his disappointment over Cancelo's injury and praised his determination to come back stronger than ever. "We are very disappointed that João Cancelo has been ruled out for so long," he said. "He had an important game last week and we wish him well. We hope he can return quickly and play a full part in the upcoming matches."
Cancelo's absence will undoubtedly impact the team's performance, especially since they rely heavily on his skills and goal-scoring ability. However, the club has been working hard to replace him and bring in new talent to strengthen its squad. It remains to be seen how long it takes for Cancelo to fully recover and return to training, but the club is confident that he will be back on the pitch before the start of the next season.