Alex Telles, a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Al Ahli in the Saudi Professional League, has sustained a knee injury and will be out for the season.
Telles suffered the injury during a match against Al Shabab on January 27th, 2021. The exact nature of the injury is currently unknown, but it appears to be severe enough that he will require surgery. The player's teammates have expressed their concern for his well-being, and many fans and media outlets have called for his recovery to be swift and uneventful.
The news comes as a significant blow to Al Ahli,Saudi Pro League Focus which has already lost several key players this season due to injuries. Telles' absence could make things even more difficult for the team, especially given the league's tight schedule and the importance of securing top positions.
While the future of the Brazilian defender remains uncertain, his teammates and fans remain hopeful that he will recover from his injury quickly and return to action as soon as possible. In the meantime, Al Ahli will need to find ways to cope without him, and it remains to be seen how the team will fare in the coming months without its most important defensive asset.