The sight was tough to stomach. Samu, the FC Porto forward, crumbled on the field against Gil Vicente. Tears streamed down his face. It was a clear sign of serious trouble for the Spanish international.
FC Porto announced on Monday the results of his medical checks. They confirmed the bad news: an injury to the front of his left thigh. Our newspaper, Record, learned that Samu quickly started treatments at Olival, the team’s training center. He is already hard at work on his recovery.
FC Porto did not share all the injury details. But Record understands it is a small muscle tear. We reported this in our print edition earlier. It means only a miracle would allow him to play against Sporting. That crucial match is just 11 days away. It’s a tight deadline for any player to heal.
Despite the setback, Samu is not giving up. Record knows he refuses to throw in the towel. The tears in Barcelos were momentary. Now, he plans to work every single day. His goal is to get back on the field as soon as possible. He will also be very careful to avoid any new problems.
This injury brings more bad news. Samu will likely miss upcoming games for the Spanish national team. His recovery journey will keep him focused solely on his club duties for now.