Savio receives injury boost

Doctors examined the Brazilian and told him he would be out at most for a month, although the player himself remained upbeat.

"I think I'll be back in three or four weeks.  It all happened very quickly and when I tried to dribble past Carlos Sanchez I noticed I was hurt.

"It's a shame because I was really well physically and I really felt like being back," said Savio.

He added: "It's been a different campaign because of all the injuries I am suffering from, but the coach needs all the players because it is a long season and we are battling for many competitions."

Doctor Juan Carlos Hernandez said: "We were worried because Savio had suffered from some ankle sprains when he played in Brazil.  Fortunately, there is no complication.  It is only a strong ankle sprain and he needs three weeks rest to come back to play."