Lucas Moura has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury sustained during the Copa Libertadores final against River Plate on Wednesday night. The 28-year-old forward was one of Brazil's leading goalscorers in the competition and had made a number of key assists throughout the campaign.
Moura's absence will be a significant blow for Sao Paulo FC, who currently sit at the bottom of the table after their loss to Atletico Paranaense last weekend. The club has struggled to find consistent form this season and have been struggling to maintain any sort of competitive position in the league.
It is not yet clear whether Moura will be able to return to action before the end of the season or if he will need surgery to repair his injury. However, it is clear that the Brazilian forward will miss the rest of the season and will likely be missed by fans across the country.
The situation surrounding Lucas Moura's injury is certainly concerning for Sao Paulo FC, but they will no doubt look to make up for lost time with some strong performances from their other squad members. With the club still facing some difficult times in the current financial climate, there may be a chance that they will be able to secure some stability and success in the coming months.