Breaking news! Academy star sparks concern at Benfica | OneFootball

Diana Costa will miss the rest of the season, after the worst-case scenario was confirmed. According to what was revealed by Benfica, the 19-year-old footballer, who was serving the national team, is dealing with a foot fracture and will not play again this season.

"Sport Lisboa e Benfica informs that Diana Costa has a fracture of the fifth metatarsal of the left foot", can be read in the clinical update shared by the Eagles on the official site of Clube da Luz, regarding the state of the 19-year-old footballer, who plays in both the main and secondary teams.

"The young forward, 19 years old, who was loaned to Racing Power, suffered this injury in the recent match against Italy, with Portugal's Under-23 National Team", was stated in the same informational bulletin, indicating when the injury occurred.

"She will undergo surgery, under the guidance of SL Benfica's Clinical Department", clarified Clube da Luz, outlining the first steps for the player's recovery, who was even included in one of the call-ups for the Champions League.

"In competitive terms, the season is over. Focus on recovery. Stay strong, Diana!", can be read at the end of the clinical bulletin shared by Benfica. This season, the 19-year-old athlete has played a total of 14 official matches, between the A and secondary teams, where she scored seven goals in the 803 minutes she was on the field.

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