Benfica lose Sudakov; tests at Seixal confirm worst-case scenario | OneFootball

has already begun his recovery at Seixal after returning early from international duty with Ukraine due to injury. The Benfica midfielder was reassessed by the club’s medical department, and a sprained right ankle was confirmed.

The Ukraine international was injured in the match against Northern Ireland, following a tough challenge from Brodie Spencer. The playmaker eventually left the pitch in the 68th minute, by which point he was already visibly in discomfort.

After the match, his international teammate Eduard Sarapiy had admitted that Sudakov himself feared the injury might be more serious. The Ukrainian Football Association subsequently decided to release the midfielder, allowing him to return to Lisbon early and ruling him out of the match against Hungary.

Back at Seixal, he underwent further tests on Monday, which clarified the nature of the injury. The medical assessment confirmed the sprain, although no specific recovery timeframe has yet been set. His progress will be key to determining the next steps in his recovery.

For now, the main consequence is that Benfica’s new signing will miss their return to competitive action against Vitória de Guimarães. The number 10 will now have to complete his recovery programme.Another player will also miss the next match.

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