Nicolás Otamendi, the Argentine defender who plays for Benfica in Portugal, has been ruled out for up to four months with a serious knee injury.
The news comes as a major blow for the Portuguese club, which was already struggling without several key players due to injuries and suspensions. The defender had been playing well for his team, and his absence could be costly.
Otamendi's injury is particularly concerning because he is one of the few experienced defenders on the team, and his loss could leave them vulnerable defensively.
In addition to Otamendi's injury,Serie A Stadium Benfica also announced that their goalkeeper, João Moutinho, will miss at least two matches due to suspension. This could further complicate matters for the team, especially given the struggles they have faced this season.
Despite these setbacks, Benfica remains hopeful that they can bounce back from their recent losses and continue to compete at the highest level. However, it seems clear that they will need to make some adjustments and rely on their remaining players to step up and fill the void left by Otamendi and Moutinho.