Benfica pivot Janice Silva injured and under Portugal reassessment after Leões Porto Salvo match | OneFootball

Benfica women's futsal pivot Janice Silva has suffered a left-foot injury and is undergoing reassessment with Portugal's medical staff. The 29-year-old, under contract until 2028, was forced off in Saturday's match against Leões Porto Salvo.

Record writes that she is likely to be excused from preparations for the Elite Round of European qualifying. The camp began today with two sessions at Cidade do Futebol in Oeiras.

If her withdrawal is confirmed, it would be a second fitness-related change for head coach Luís Conceição, after goalkeeper Matilde Cristo of Sporting was replaced by Benfica's Alexandra Melo.

Portugal play a friendly with Spain on Friday at FPF Arena Portugal. Group 1 of the Elite Round will be staged in Oliveira de Azeméis, with fixtures against the Netherlands on 8 October, Czechia on 9, and Finland on 11.

For Benfica, Janice has 388 goals and 54 assists in 329 appearances. Her contributions have delivered seven National Championships, nine Portuguese Cups, eight Super Cups, three League Cups and one Futsal Women´s European Champions.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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