Nani has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, Melbourne Victory reported today. “Portuguese striker Luís Nani suffered a tear to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Today’s radiological examinations confirmed the extent of the injury he sustained at the end of Friday’s game against Brisbane Roar,” the club said in a statement. statement to the Lusa agency.
Nani was in the starting line-up on Friday in the game for the Australian championship, which Melbourne Victory lost 1-0 at home to Brisbane Roar and in which the Portuguese winger was injured towards the end. The club has not yet announced an injury time, which should be long.
Nani, 36, is in his first season with Melbourne Victory, having signed for Italy’s Serie A side Venice in January after three seasons with North American side Orlando City. “Our fears were confirmed after the test results and we are all very sad for Nani,” coach Tony Popovic said today.
At a time when the team has only three wins in 10 rounds and is in 11th place, with the same 10 points as the last, Perth Glory, the coach admitted that the injury of the Portuguese striker weighs even more heavily.
“Nani has had a great influence on the club through his leadership and experience and it will be a huge loss for our side. The whole club will be mobilized to support Nani during his recovery period,” said the coach.
Source: DN
