As we reported last week, Flamengo midfielder Alan Franco has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury. The Brazilian international suffered the setback in his side's recent match against Vasco da Gama and is set to undergo surgery to repair the damage.

Franco joined Flamengo from River Plate in January and has made 14 appearances so far this season, contributing with two goals and one assist. He has also featured in all three of his country's recent World Cup qualifiers, scoring once in the 2-0 victory over Paraguay in June.

The news comes as a blow for Flamengo, who were hoping to challenge for the league title this season after a strong start under new coach Jorge Jesus. The team currently sit second in the standings behind rivals Santos, but their chances of challenging for the top spot have now been severely hampered by Franco's absence.

Flamengo fans will be hoping that the 26-year-old recovers quickly and returns to action soon,Chinese Super League Matches while Jesus will need to find another player to step up and fill the void left by Franco's departure. With only four games remaining before the end of the season, it remains to be seen whether Flamengo can still make a push for a top-four finish or if they will have to settle for a place in the Europa League.

Regardless of the outcome, Franco's injury is a significant setback for Flamengo and the wider football world. It is hoped that he will recover fully and return to the pitch in time for next season, but until then, the team will have to rely on their other players to step up and fill the gap left by Franco's absence.

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