Ex-Benfica footballer ‘trapped’ in Qatar by Middle East conflict | OneFootball

The conflict in the Middle East is complicating Lucas Veríssimo's return to Brazil. The former Benfica player is currently in Qatar and was supposed to travel to Brazil to join Santos, but the instability in the region has caused cancellations and changes in several flight connections.

The player remains in Doha with his family, waiting for conditions to safely leave the country. The escalation of tensions has led to the cancellation of several flights, making it difficult for foreign citizens who wish to travel to other destinations.

The situation is being monitored by Brazilian authorities through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which is analyzing developments on the ground. Meanwhile, Santos is still waiting for news on when they can count on the reinforcement, hired to join the team's defensive sector.

On social media, the footballer's wife explained that the family intends to travel together and, for that reason, they are waiting for a solution that allows them to leave Qatar safely. So far, there is no defined date for Lucas Veríssimo's return to Brazil.

The story of Lucas Veríssimo with Benfica was short but impactful for the player, as before suffering a serious knee injury, the center-back was one of the team's highlights and even earned a call-up to the Brazilian national team. He spent over 320 days recovering from a partial ligament tear. Even so, wearing the eagle on his chest, he played 41 games and scored five goals and two assists.

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