By Melody Gross 
theThe season is over for Nuno Santos. Sporting's left winger ruptured the patellar tendon in his right knee during the win in Famalicao (3-0), which was recorded on Saturday, and will be out of Ruben Amorim's options for the next six months.
Leo Club confirmed yesterday, Sunday, How serious is Nuno Santos' injury?but no stop date has been set. However, the sports press revealed on Monday that Sporting's No. 11 will undergo surgery and a long period of recovery will follow.
Shortly after the clash with Zaido Yusuf, Nuno Santos was complaining loudly The worst scenario was confirmed a few hours later, with test results.
Even if the 29-year-old's recovery goes smoothly, the absence will never be less than six months, meaning he could join training at the end of April or beginning of May. However, Nuno Santos still has to find his rhythm and return cautiously, with the season ending at the end of May.
Remember, this is the third serious injury that Nuno Santos has suffered during his career. In 2015 and 2018, the left winger had already suffered from knee injuries, first while playing for Benfica and then at Rio Ave.
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