Central defender Chris Smalling suffers ligament injury in right knee

Chris Smalling, the central defender for FC Porto, has been confirmed to have a ligament injury in his right knee. The club announced that he will miss upcoming matches, joining other injured players. Smalling made his official debut for Porto in a recent match but was substituted due to physical complaints after a collision. The club has not provided a timeline for his return. FC Porto, currently leading the league, will face Estoril Praia in their next match.