Alan Franco has been sidelined with a knee ligament injury and will be out for at least six weeks, according to the club's official statement.

Franco was injured in a game against Corinthians on Sunday and is expected to miss the rest of the season. The injury comes after he suffered a similar setback during his last international call-up to Argentina in January.

The injury is a blow for Flamengo, who have struggled this season with injuries to key players such as Carlos Tevez and Roberto Soldado. They were both ruled out of action by injury before the start of the Copa Libertadores match against Santos.

However, the club has already started working on plans for Franco's return, with a view to getting him back into action soon. The team has also been monitoring his progress closely and has been keeping him updated on his recovery process.

Despite the setback,Bundesliga Vision Flamengo remain confident that Franco will be able to come back and contribute to their success this season. The club has a number of experienced players who can fill in for Franco if needed, including fellow Brazilian defender Lucas Matias and forward Jhonatan Rivas.

In the meantime, the club is looking towards other options for their midfield depth, with a number of young talents such as Oscar and Gabriel Jesus being considered for consideration. Despite the injury, Flamengo remains optimistic about their chances of making it through the league and reaching the semi-finals of the Copa Libertadores next year.

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