## Shanghai Shenhua's Latest Injury Update: Moreno's Status After Shanghai Derby

The intense passion of the Shanghai Derby against Portuguese powerhouse Sporting Lisbon inevitably came at a cost for Shanghai Shenhua. Fans will be anxiously monitoring the condition of key attacker **Giovanni Moreno**, who was forced off just before halftime clutching his right thigh. Medical staff quickly applied ice on the sidelines before he limped down the tunnel, replaced by U19 prospect Liu Zhengyu. Early reports suggest a suspected muscle strain, though the severity remains unclear. Team physician Dr. Zhang confirmed initial stabilizing treatment has begun, stating definitive assessments require further tests back in Shanghai.

Coach Wu Jingui offered little solace post-match, telling reporters: *"It doesn’t look good. We must wait for detailed scans tomorrow morning."* Visuals showed significant swelling around Moreno’s hamstring area immediately after departure. Crucially, this isn’t his first encounter with leg issues this campaign – he missed three league fixtures earlier in May due to similar discomfort. With Shenhua facing Beijing Guoan away midweek followed by Suzhou East Tigers at home next weekend, his absence would create massive offensive gaps.

### Potential Impact & Timeline

Should scans confirm Grade I/II tear:

▪️ **Minimum 2 weeks rest** (ruled out vs Beijing Guoan)

▪️ Unlikely to recover for Suzhou clash

▪️ Doubtful availability even for subsequent international break period fixtures

Shenhua’s thin squad depth means reliance will fall heavily on substitute Beram Kayalden or youngsters if Moreno joins fellow South American playmaker Ricardo Carvalho on the treatment table. The club pledged updates within 48 hours as anxious supporters await news from today’s examinations. One thing is certain – Shanghai Shenhua desperately needs their captain fit and firing come July fixtures.

*Stay tuned via official channels tomorrow morning for confirmed diagnosis and projected return date.*

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