Alan Varela, the Portuguese footballer who has been sidelined with an ankle injury since last summer, remains on course to make a full recovery ahead of the new season.
The 29-year-old, who has made over 150 appearances for his club, was forced to miss much of last season due to the injury and had to undergo surgery in May. Despite being expected to return before the end of the year, he has yet to fully recover and is currently undergoing further treatment.
Varela's injury update is ongoing, but his coach, Paulo Bento,Football Analysis Station remains optimistic about his prospects for a comeback this season. "He's working hard every day and we're hoping that soon he'll be able to play again," Bento said.
Despite the setback, Varela remains a key player for FC Porto, who have already signed several high-profile players to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming campaign. The club will be hoping that Varela can continue to contribute to their success as they aim to secure a place in Europe's top flight next season.
As the transfer window closes, it remains to be seen whether other clubs will try to sign Varela, or if he will remain at Porto until he returns to full fitness. However, one thing is clear: his injury update is still ongoing and fans will be eagerly awaiting any news on his progress.