Valencia defender Emiliano Moretti has become the latest player to join the club’s growing injury list after tests confirmed he will be out of action for around three months.
The Italian full back suffered a partial tear of the medial ligament in his left knee during Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Espanyol.
Moretti is the latest in a long line of long-term injuries suffered by Valencia. Midfielder Jaime Gavilan will be out of action for between six and eight months after suffering cruciate ligament damage, while fellow midfielders David Albelda, Vicente and Ruben Baraja are also out injured, as are defenders Asier del Horno and Carlos Marchena.