Benfica focused on Arouca as José Mourinho faces a headache | OneFootball

The worst-case scenario is confirmed. Amar Dedic is indeed injured and will be unavailable for José Mourinho's options. It appears that the Bosnian right-back is dealing with a muscle injury in the long adductor of his left thigh and will miss the match against Benfica, against Arouca, on October 25.

After being substituted during the match, where Franjo Ivanovic came in for him, the team awaited Dedic to undergo several medical exams to understand the nature of the problem affecting the number 17 jersey.

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 require a prolonged break.

According to the newspaper Record, the number 17 will be under the care of Benfica's medical department for two to three weeks. This time will keep him away, not only from the match against Arouca but also from the games against Tondela, for the League Cup, and the visit to Vitória de Guimarães, upon returning to the championship.

The right-back was, 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 wearing the eagle on his chest. In the 1,357 minutes he was on the pitch, the number 17 recorded one goal and one assist.

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