Lille’s Portuguese starlet Tiago Santos suffers long-term injury

Tiago Santos is unlikely to play again this season after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during training with Lille.

The Portuguese right-back, 22, was injured during a training session on Tuesday, with the club confirming the severity of the damage on Wednesday and confirming Santos will require surgery.

According to the club’s official statement, the recovery time will be “several months” and it has been suggested by sources in France that Santos...