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Nicolás Otamendi Injury Update: Benfica's Defender Expected to Miss Out on the Next Match
After sustaining a serious knee injury in training, Nicolás Otamendi is currently out for several weeks and will miss the next match.
The Argentine defender was involved in a collision during a training session and sustained a significant injury to his right knee. The severity of the injury has been confirmed by medical staff, with Otamendi expected to be sidelined for at least four to six weeks.
This news comes as a disappointment for Benfica, who have high hopes of reaching the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League this season. Otamendi's absence could significantly impact their chances of progressing through the group stage, especially against teams like Dynamo Kyiv or FK Austria Wien.
Despite the setback, Benfica manager Jorge Jesus has emphasized that the club will continue to work hard to find a replacement for Otamendi and ensure that he recovers quickly. He also expressed confidence in the ability of his squad to cope without him for the time being.
However, it remains to be seen how long Otamendi will be out for. The exact timeline will depend on the progression of his recovery, but it is likely that he will not be available until the later part of January or early February.
In the meantime, Benfica will need to rely on their other defenders to fill the void left by Otamendi's absence. With the likes of João Félix and Tiago席爾瓦等球员的表现稳定，球队有望在接下来的比赛中保持竞争力。然而，如果奥塔门迪伤愈的时间过长，可能会影响到球队的整体表现和比赛结果。
总之，Chinese Super League Home Ground奥塔门迪的伤病对球队来说是一大损失，但俱乐部仍然有信心找到合适的替代者，并且相信球队能够在没有他的情况下继续前进。希望他能尽快恢复健康，为球队做出贡献。