text: Liverpool starlet Joao Teixeira has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a broken leg during his loan spell at Brighton. The 22-year-old, who has been in impressive form since sealing a move to the south coast in August, sustained the injury during Brighton's goalless draw with Huddersfield on Tuesday night. Teixeira was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton after he was carried off on a stretcher in the 80th minute during the Championship encounter. Liverpool youngster Joao Teixeira broke his leg while playing in Brighton's goalless draw with Huddersfield . Portuguese starlet Teixeira was carried off on a stretcher during Tuesday night's clash at the Amex Stadium . Brighton manager Chris Hughton has said it 'is a real blow' to lose Teixeira for his side's final three games of the season. Hughton, speaking to Brighton's official website, said: 'Our thoughts are with Joao - as this is a real blow to him after such a good season for the club - and we all wish him a speedy recovery and return to action. 'He's been an important player for the club this season, both before and after I came to the club, and I would like to thank him for his efforts during his time on loan here, and also Liverpool for allowing him to come.' Portuguese starlet Teixeira scored six goals for Brighton during his time at the Amex Stadium.
target: Joao Teixeira will miss Brighton's last three games of the season .
  The Portuguese starlet sustained broken leg in 0-0 draw with Huddersfield .
  Liverpool's Teixeira joined Brighton on season-long loan deal in August .