Porto have confirmed that striker Samu Aghehowa has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) damage.
Samu got here off at half-time throughout their 1-1 draw with Primeira Liga title rivals Sporting CP on Monday, with the ahead now set to overlook the rest of the 2025-26 season.
For the reason that 21-year-old joined Porto forward of the 2024-25 marketing campaign, he has scored 32 targets in 50 league matches.
In that point, solely Viktor Gyokeres (39) and Vangelis Pavledis (38) have scored extra usually within the Portuguese top-flight, whereas Samu has the fourth-best minutes per aim ratio (114.9 – minimal 10 targets scored).
Boletim clínico: Samu
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The membership launched an announcement that mentioned: “Samu, who was substituted at half-time within the match in opposition to Sporting (1-1), suffered a sprained proper knee with an anterior cruciate ligament damage.
“The Spanish worldwide will likely be re-evaluated by FC Porto’s Medical Division within the coming days.”
Samu is now additionally set to overlook the 2026 World Cup, with Spain one of many favourites to carry the trophy this summer season.
The previous Atletico Madrid striker featured twice for Spain throughout their qualifying marketing campaign, together with a substitute look of their ultimate match in opposition to Turkey.