Alex Telles injury update - São Paulo

São Paulo's star defender, Alex Telles, is set to miss the remainder of the season with a serious knee injury.

The Brazilian international has been ruled out for at least two months after undergoing surgery on his knee in early October. The club has not yet announced when he will return from his recovery.

Telles joined São Paulo from Barcelona in January and has become one of the club's most important players this season. He has made 17 appearances so far this campaign, scoring three goals and providing five assists.

His absence is a major blow for the team, who are currently fifth in the league table and just four points off the top spot. With Telles out, the club may have to look to other options at right-back, as they already lack depth at that position.

In addition to his defensive responsibilities, Telles also provides cover at left-back when needed. His departure could leave the team vulnerable defensively, especially if they lose any other key defenders.

Despite the setback, São Paulo manager Tite remains optimistic about their chances of finishing in the top half of the table this season. The team has shown resilience and determination throughout their campaign, and they will be hoping that Telles' injury does not impact their performance too much.

It remains to be seen how long Telles will be out for, but it is clear that the team will need to step up and fill the void he leaves behind.

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