Mourinho delighted: Leverkusen suffer key blow before Benfica trip | OneFootball

Bayer Leverkusen will present themselves at Estádio da Luz with a significant absence. According to reports, Ezequiel Fernández, a regular starter for the team, will definitely be missing for the clash with Benfica, scheduled for November 5th, as part of the Champions League.

According to the newspaper A Bola, the Argentine midfielder suffered a knee injury during the match on Sunday, October 26th, against Freiburg, as part of another Bundesliga round. The same source indicates that the issue is in the ligament area of the player's knee.

In a statement, the German club, where former Benfica left-back Alejandro Grimaldo plays, explained that Ezequiel Fernández will be out of action for seven to eight weeks, however, they revealed that the player will not need surgical intervention.

An undisputed starter in Leverkusen's recent matches, which have been experiencing a more positive phase in terms of results, this is a major headache for Kasper Hjulmand, the team's coach. Before the visit to Luz, the Germans defeated Freiburg 2-0, with goals from Poku and Tapsoba.

is already preparing for the reception of Tondela, for the League Cup. The match is scheduled for this Wednesday, October 29th, at 8:30 PM, at Estádio da Luz.

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