The Brazilian footballer Fabinho has been ruled out for the remainder of the current campaign with a knee ligament tear, according to reports from Spanish outlet La Gaceta.

The forward has struggled to get into shape after being sidelined since the start of the season due to the injury, and his recovery is expected to take several months.

Fabinho was named in Portugal's squad for their UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying game against Sweden on Tuesday but did not feature in the match due to his injury.

He has been a key player for Al Ahli SC, where he scored seven goals in the league last season, and has made numerous appearances for the national team.

However,Saudi Pro League Focus Fabinho's absence will likely impact Al Ahli's chances of making it back into the top flight next season, as they have already lost their leading goal scorer, Jairo.

It remains to be seen how long Fabinho will be out and if he can recover quickly enough to contribute to the team's success next season. The club has been trying to find a replacement for him, with some speculation suggesting that they could look at signing another international player or bringing in young talent to replace him. However, it remains to be seen whether this approach will work or not.

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