Amar Dedić set for Benfica return, comeback date confirmed | OneFootball

Amar Dedić is getting closer to recovering from injury and returning to action for Benfica. After getting injured against Newcastle, the right-back is now setting his sights on the clash with Bayer Leverkusen, in the fourth round of the Champions League, scheduled for next Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at Estádio da Luz.

Benfica’s medical staff does not intend to rush Amar Dedić’s return, but the signs the full-back has been showing are very positive. José Mourinho has made it clear that he wants to avoid a new setback for the 23-year-old player, who has been a very important part of the team this season.

While the possibility of Amar Dedić returning for the Champions League match is growing stronger, the absence of the Bosnia and Herzegovina international is already certain for Benfica’s trip to Vitória de Guimarães, which will take place next Saturday, November 1, at 8:30 p.m.

With Amar Dedić out, José Mourinho’s choice will once again fall on Fredrik Aursnes, just as it did against Tondela. The Benfica coach believes that the Norwegian is the player who offers the most defensive guarantees to the red and white team, especially for matches that will be highly challenging.

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, Amar Dedić – valued at 13 million euros – has played 16 matches: seven in Liga Portugal Betclic, seven in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and another in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 1,357 minutes he has played, the full-back has scored one goal (Alverca) and provided one assist (Tondela).

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