Shanghai Shenhua, one of the most successful football clubs in China, has suffered a major blow to its squad as Yu Hanchao is set to miss several months due to an ankle injury.

The 29-year-old forward was forced off during the team's match against Wuhan Zall on Sunday and underwent further scans that revealed the extent of his injury. The results have been confirmed by medical staff, with Yu now expected to be out for three to four months.

This news comes just weeks after Shenhua lost another key player, defender Zhang Jie, to a knee injury. With both players sidelined, Shenhua will face a tough challenge in their upcoming matches.

Despite this setback, Shenhua remains hopeful that they can bounce back from these setbacks and continue to compete at the highest level. The club will also look to bring in reinforcements to fill the void left by Yu Hanchao's absence.

In the meantime, the team will need to rely on their experienced players and work hard to maintain their position in the league table. It will be a challenging time for Shenhua, but the club will be determined to come through this difficult period and emerge stronger than ever.

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