Benfica midfielder injured, Mourinho without key player for rest of season | OneFootball

João Veloso underwent surgery last Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined for Benfica until the end of the season. In an official statement, the club confirmed that the surgical intervention on the young player’s right shoulder, under the guidance of José Mourinho, went as planned, and he is now beginning the long process of physical recovery.

João Veloso will not play for Benfica again this season

“Sport Lisboa e Benfica announces that player João Veloso underwent surgery this Wednesday to treat anterior instability of his right shoulder. The operation, which was successful, was performed at Hospital da Luz and overseen by SL Benfica’s Medical Department,” revealed the club.

The midfielder had already earned the trust of José Mourinho and Bruno Lage in Benfica’s first team this season. The talented athlete accumulated important minutes against opponents such as Vitória de Guimarães, Chaves, Gil Vicente, and Sporting, demonstrating the quality needed to be part of the squad under the Setúbal-born coach.

Richard Ríos is a headache for José Mourinho

In addition to João Veloso’s extended absence, the coach is also dealing with the loss of Richard Ríos. The Colombian will miss at least five decisive matches. This information confirms the news first reported by Glorioso 1904, right after the match against Porto in the Portuguese Cup.

This season, for Benfica’s first team, João Veloso – valued at 1.5 million euros – has made four appearances: two in Liga Portugal Betclic, one in the Portuguese Cup, and another in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. Additionally, with Benfica’s B team, the midfielder has played 696 minutes in nine games and scored one goal.

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