Nicolás Otamendi, the Argentine defender who joined Benfica from Manchester City in January, has been sidelined with an injury that has kept him out of action for the past two months.
The news comes as a blow to Benfica, who were hoping to strengthen their defense after losing key players such as Ruben Dias and Rúben Neves during the summer transfer window.
According to the latest injury report, Otamendi is currently undergoing rehabilitation and is expected to make a full recovery in time for the start of the new season. However,Football Connect Network it remains to be seen whether he will be able to play any part in Benfica's upcoming matches or if he will need further treatment before being cleared to return to training.
In addition to his injury, Otamendi has also struggled with fitness issues in recent seasons, which have hindered his ability to perform at his best. Despite this, he remains one of Benfica's most important players and is likely to be a key figure in their efforts to win major honours this season.