The Shenhua team has suffered a major blow as midfielder Yu Hanchao is set to miss the remainder of the season due to injury.

The Chinese Super League club confirmed that the 26-year-old was ruled out for at least two months after suffering an ankle injury in their recent match against Tianjin Quanjian.

Yu, who joined Shenhua from Shanghai Shensha in January, has been one of the key players in the team's recent resurgence and his absence will be felt on the pitch.

The midfielder played an important role in the team's impressive run of form this season, helping them to secure a spot in the top half of the table.

However, with Yu now sidelined, Shenhua will have to find a replacement to fill his void in midfield.

The club will hope that they can call upon other players to step up and fill the gap left by Yu's absence.

In the meantime, Shenhua will need to rely on their experienced defenders and midfielders to keep their opponents at bay.

Despite the setback, Shenhua will still be looking to finish the season strongly and secure a place in the playoffs.

With Yu's injury, it remains to be seen whether the team will struggle without him or if they can find a way to cope with the loss.

Regardless, the team will be hoping that they can bounce back and continue their progress towards the playoffs.

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