Alan Franco, the Brazilian forward for Flamengo football team, has suffered a serious injury that could keep him out of action for several weeks.
According to reports, Alan Franco was injured during a training session on Friday and will be out for at least four to six weeks. The exact nature of his injury is not yet known, but it is believed to be a ligament tear in his knee.
The news comes as a major blow to Flamengo, who have been in good form this season and are currently second in the Brazilian Serie A table. Alan Franco is one of the club's most important players, having scored 12 goals and provided five assists in just 18 games this season.
Flamengo fans will no doubt be disappointed by the news, but they can take comfort in the fact that Alan Franco is a professional athlete and will likely make a full recovery. In the meantime, the club will look to fill the void left by his absence with some of their other forwards.
It remains to be seen how long Alan Franco will be out of action, but he is expected to miss the remainder of the current season and possibly part of next season as well. Fans and supporters will undoubtedly be hoping for a speedy recovery for the Brazilian forward.