Valencia have confirmed that loan signing Sergio Canales faces six months out of action with a serious knee injury. Canales, who is on a season-long loan at the Mestalla from Real Madrid, suffered the injury in the 1-1 Primera Division draw against Athletic Bilbao last weekend. Scans have confirmed Valencia's worst fears that Canales has sustained anterior cruciate ligament problem meaning he could well miss the rest of the campaign. Canales is expected to undergo surgery on the problem this weekend before being released on Monday to begin his recovery. The news is a major blow for Valencia and Canales as the 20-year-old had established himself as a key player for Unai Emery's side.
