Amar Dedic ruled out through injury for Benfica v Arouca | OneFootball

After the setback against Newcastle, José Mourinho is looking to get back on track in the match against Arouca. However, the Benfica coach already knows he will have to make changes in defense, after Amar Dedic’s injury was confirmed, as he had to be substituted during the match at St. James’ Park.

After being substituted during the match, with Franjo Ivanovic coming on to take his place, the Eagles waited for Dedic to undergo several medical tests in order to understand the nature of the problem affecting the number 17.

After complaining following a defensive sprint, where he tried to keep up with Anthony Gordon, the Bosnian underwent some medical exams in Lisbon. The results indicate a muscle injury, which in itself will mean a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

According to the newspaper Record, the number 17 will be under the care of Benfica’s medical department for two to three weeks. This period will keep him out, not only of the match against Arouca, but also the games against Tondela, for the League Cup, and the visit to Vitória de Guimarães, when the league resumes.

The right-back was, up until now, one of the most used players in the squad. In his first season at Benfica, Amar Dedic – currently valued at 13 million euros – has already played 16 official matches for the Eagles. In the 1,357 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the number 17 has recorded one goal and one assist.

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