Argentina international striker Lucas Pratto suffered a fractured nose during Sao Paulo's 3-0 loss to Palmeiras in Brazil's Paulista championship on Saturday.
Pratto was taken to hospital after a throw-in from a teammate struck him in the face as he tussled with opponent Victor Hugo.
The 28-year-old was making his fifth appearance for Sao Paulo following his January transfer fromRead more
Brazil's Atletico Mineiro are preparing a bid to sign Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato, according to media reports.
The 26-year-old is due to return to Brazil next week after completing an unhappy four-month loan spell at Chelsea.
Pato made just two first-team appearances for the London club despite scoring on debut against Aston Villa in the Premier League.
The former ACRead more
Brazil's Atletico Mineiro are preparing a bid to sign Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato, according to media reports.
The 26-year-old is due to return to Brazil next week after completing an unhappy four-month loan spell at Chelsea.
Pato made just two first-team appearances for the London club despite scoring on debut against Aston Villa in the Premier League.
The former ACRead more
Former Uruguay international captain Diego Lugano is on track to return from injury for Sao Paulo's Copa Libertadores quarterfinal second leg against Atletico Mineiro.
The 35-year-old has not played since tearing his left hamstring on April 17.
He returned to training on Saturday, although he took part only in light ball work away from the main group.
The Folha deRead more