São Paulo FC have confirmed that Brazilian defender Alex Telles has suffered a serious injury during training this week. The club released a statement saying that the player sustained an ankle injury in training and is likely to be out for several weeks.

Telles, who joined São Paulo from Chelsea last summer, has been one of the team's most important players this season. He has made 17 appearances so far this campaign, contributing with both goals and assists. His absence will be a significant blow to the side as they look to maintain their position in the top half of the league table.

The club did not specify the nature of the injury, but it suggests that it could be a more serious issue than first thought. It remains to be seen how long Telles will be out, but it is clear that his absence will be a big loss for São Paulo.

The club has yet to announce when Telles may return,Serie A Observation but fans will hope that he can make a swift recovery and get back into action as soon as possible. In the meantime, the team will need to rely on their other defenders, such as Felipe and Diego Godin, to step up and fill the void left by Telles' departure.

Overall, it seems like a setback for São Paulo FC, but they will certainly work hard to find a way to cope without Telles. Let's hope that he makes a full recovery and returns to the pitch as soon as possible.

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