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FC Porto confirms injuries to André Silva and Alan Varela

Players André Silva and Alan Varela are both sidelined with right ankle sprains, expected to be out for 10 to 14 days.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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FC Porto has confirmed that players André Silva and Alan Varela have suffered sprains to their right ankles. Both athletes are now in doubt for the next Primeira Liga match, where the team will face Rio Ave.

André Silva, who plays as a forward, and Alan Varela, who serves as a midfielder, were recently injured in the Liga debut, where FC Porto defeated Alverca 2-0.

After the match, the squad enjoyed a day off, except for the injured players, including Silva and Varela, as reported by zerozero.pt.

The recovery time for both players is estimated to be between 10 to 14 days, according to information released by Maisfutebol. The players' situation could affect the team's lineup for the game against Rio Ave.

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