Moreno to miss 3 months of Spanish soccer

Oct 27, 2015 - 12:18 PM Valencia striker Rodrigo Moreno will miss three months of the Spanish soccer season after tearing a knee ligament in the defeat at Atletico Madrid, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

The 24-year-old striker had failed to score a league goal this season so Monday's tests are a fresh blow to Rodrigo, who made a loan move from Benfica permanent in the off-season.

"Rodrigo suffered a partial tear in the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee," a Valencia statement confirmed.

Valencia lost 2-1 at Atletico on Sunday and are ninth on the La Liga table.

They are, however, second in Champions League Group H, but Rodrigo will miss their three remaining games against leaders Zenit, Belgian side Gent and France's Lyon.

Source: AAP