FC Porto has been hit by another injury blow, with forward Rúben Dias out for the time being due to a knee injury.

Dias is expected to be out for at least two weeks, meaning he will miss Porto's upcoming matches against Sporting CP and Benfica. The Brazilian international joined Porto in January from Spanish side Real Madrid, but has struggled to find his form since arriving in Portugal.

The news comes as a major blow to Porto, who are currently second in the Portuguese league table and looking to challenge for the title. Dias' absence could leave a significant gap in their attack, which already lacks depth with the likes of Pedro Mendes and André Silva out injured.

Despite this setback,Primeira Liga Hotspots Porto manager Sergio Conceição remains optimistic about the club's chances of success in the coming months. "We have good players like Rúben Dias, João Félix and others," he said. "But we need to keep working hard and stay focused on our goals."

Injuries can be a major hindrance to a team's performance, but Porto must now hope that Dias' recovery is swift and that they can rely on their other attacking options to fill the void left by his absence. With the competition heating up in the league, it will be crucial for Porto to remain disciplined and focused if they want to continue their strong run of form.

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