Shanghai Shenhua's forward, Moreno, has suffered another major injury setback in the build-up to their upcoming key match against Guangzhou Evergrande.
The Argentine international was forced off during the first half of Shanghai Shenhua's recent game against Changchun Yatai, and it appears that his injury is severe enough to rule him out for the remainder of the season.
Moreno had been one of Shanghai Shenhua's standout performers this season, scoring eight goals in just seven league appearances so far. His absence will be a significant blow to the team's attack, as they now face a tough task of finding a replacement for such a prolific forward.
Shanghai Shenhua have already lost two key players due to injuries recently,Qatar Stars League Analysis with striker Sun Xingyu missing the majority of the season through illness, and defender Zhang Penglin sidelined with a knee injury.
With Moreno out, it remains to be seen how Shanghai Shenhua will cope without such a dangerous attacker. However, they will need to find a way to adapt quickly if they hope to avoid a relegation battle next season.
Injuries can be costly, but there is no doubt that losing Moreno could have a significant impact on Shanghai Shenhua's chances of success in the coming months. It remains to be seen what steps the club will take to ensure that they have a strong squad heading into the final few matches of the season.