Nehuén Pérez and Fofana suffer muscle tears, FC Porto down to one centre-back for Betis | OneFootball

FC Porto will travel to face Betis on 14 October with only one natural centre-back, Kiwior, after Nehuén Pérez and Seko Fofana sustained muscle tears.

According to O Jogo, tests on Gabri Veiga ruled out a serious muscle injury, showing a strain that still needs care. The issue pre-dated the clássico and he underwent intensive treatment on the eve to play, but after scoring the opener he felt discomfort and was withdrawn as a precaution shortly before half-time.

He will forgo the mini-break to stay at Olival for treatment, aiming to keep his involvement against Marítimo from being in doubt. Martim Fernandes, taken off on 69 minutes with physical complaints, was released from the under-21s, with José Silva called up.

Pérez has a right-thigh tear. He does not need surgery but will be out for at least one month, so he will miss the Champions League trip to Seville. Prpic is not registered in Europe and Bednarek must serve a second match ban, with Pablo Rosario likely to partner Kiwior.

Fofana has a left adductor tear, similar to Zaidu’s, and is set to be sidelined for about two months. João Costa and Pérez did treatment and gym work yesterday, Fofana had treatment only, and Vasco Sousa and André Miranda trained in a limited capacity.

After the 3-1 win over Benfica, Francesco Farioli gave the squad a week off during an extended international break. The next official fixture is on 10 October away to Marítimo in Madeira, and the squad returns to Olival on Monday, though those in the medical room will have reduced time off.

Source: O Jogo

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