Valencia’s Nani ruled out until 2017

Valencia winger Luis Nani has been ruled out for the rest of the year following a muscular injury in his right leg, the club have confirmed.

The 30-year-old will miss his side's La Liga matches against Malaga and Real Sociedad, along with the second round of the Copa Del Rey tie at home to Leganes but is expected to return for the league trip to Osasuna on 8 January.

The Portuguese star has made 11 appearances for Los Che after joining the club from Fenerbahce this summer, scoring two goals.

It adds to Cesare Prandelli's injury concerns ahead of his side's meeting with Malaga on Sunday with midfield duo Enzo Perez and Mario Suarez also expected to miss out after picking up knocks in Tuesday's 3-1 Copa Del Rey win at Leganes.

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