By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Nigeria defender, Zaidu Sanusi is expected to miss the rest of the season as a result of injury.
Sanusi was stretchered off the pitch during Porto’s 2-0 victory against Estrella da Amadora on Saturday night with Jorge Sanchez taking his place.
“Stay strong, Zaidu 💪
ℹ️ The Nigerian international has a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and the external lateral ligament of his left knee,” reads a statement on the club’s official website.
Sanusi spent around three months on the sidelines in the first half of the season.
The 27-year-old has made just five league appearances for Porto this season with one goal to his name.
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