Portal dos Dragões
·5 March 2026
Good news: Bednarek avoids serious rib injury after Suárez clash

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·5 March 2026

Good news for FC Porto. Jan Bednarek, who had to leave the match against Sporting at Alvalade (0-1) before halftime due to a rib cage injury, underwent additional tests this Thursday, which ruled out a more serious injury.
The Polish defender does not have any fractures or cracks in his ribs, but remains doubtful for the classic against Benfica, scheduled for Sunday in the 25th round of the League, at Estádio da Luz.
His participation in the next match for the Dragons will depend on the progression of the pain; if he does not recover in time, Tiago Tomás is expected to be an option for the first leg of the Europa League round of 16 in Stuttgart.
Meanwhile, Thiago Silva remains on standby and ready to join the starting eleven if necessary. The experienced Brazilian center-back did not participate at Alvalade nor in the previous two rounds against Arouca and Rio Ave, but he is now in a more advanced stage of recovery and has completed a conditioned integrated training session. In the second half at Alvalade, Kiwior paired with Rosario, while Farioli had Prpic on the bench.
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