Recent Update: Latest Injury Status of Benfica Defender Nicolás Otamendi

Benfica defender Nicolás Otamendi is currently undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, which has left him out of action for several weeks.

The injury was discovered during a training session on Monday and it is expected that he will be sidelined for the rest of the season.

Otamendi's absence from the team is likely to have a significant impact on their defense, as they look to fill the void with new reinforcements. The Portuguese international has been a key player for Benfica over the past few seasons and his departure could potentially leave a hole in their midfield.

However, it is worth noting that Benfica has been working hard to replace Otamendi and there is still hope that they can find someone who can step into his shoes and help them stay competitive this season. They also have other options at the backline,Ligue 1 Snapshot such as Brazilian international Zé Roberto, who has already been called up for Portugal's national team.

In addition to Otamendi, Benfica has also announced that midfielder Lucas Gomes is set to join the club from Real Madrid. The move comes after the former Spain international joined the club from Manchester City earlier this month.

Both Otamendi and Gomes are important players for Benfica and their return would provide some much-needed stability to their squad. It remains to be seen whether Otamendi will be able to return to full fitness before the start of the season, but his absence will undoubtedly affect their chances of staying in the top flight of European football.

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