Benfica’s 29-year-old in hospital, out for the season | OneFootball

Andreia Norton underwent surgery on her right knee this Friday, September 5th. At the end of August, it should be recalled, Benfica announced that the women's team footballer would undergo a surgical procedure and that it is very likely she will not be available this season.

"Surgery done! Now another part of the journey begins. Different, but necessary. I will be away from the pitch for a while, but I keep my head held high, surrounded by an incredible team and with my heart full of desire to come back even stronger. Thank you all for the affection, messages, and support. See you soon!", she wrote on Instagram.

After finishing her participation in the European Championship, where Portugal did not make it past the group stage, the player, one of the key figures in winning the national pentachampionship, returned to training in Seixal. However, she ended up suffering a knee injury.

The Portuguese international footballer is therefore unavailable for selection by the national pentachampion team for an extended period, and it is very unlikely she will be used in 2025/26 by Ivan Baptista, who replaced Filipa Patão as head coach.

In the last season, Andreia Norton – who wears the number 17 shirt – played 37 matches with the Sacred Mantle: three in the Champions League, 21 in the National Championship, six in the Portuguese Cup, two in the Super Cup, and five in the League Cup. In her 2,519 minutes for Benfica, the player scored eight goals and provided three assists.

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