Pavlidis knows what awaits him after injury: Benfica striker set for... | OneFootball

Vangelis Pavlidis was injured while playing for the Greek national team, in a match that held no interest for the Greeks, as they were already mathematically out of the 2026 World Cup. The forward will return to Benfica, and is expected to be fit for the upcoming games.

According to information gathered by the newspaper Record, Pavlidis has a bruise on his left knee, which is a minor issue compared to what was initially feared, at the time of the striker's substitution, who showed significant discomfort.

Greece still faces Belarus in the World Cup qualifiers, although both teams are eliminated. However, Pavlidis will leave the national team and return to Benfica this Monday, for further examinations and to begin recovery.

In the 2025/26 season, Vangelis Pavlidis - valued at 35 million euros - has so far played 22 official matches across national and European competitions. In the 1,763 minutes he was on the pitch, the Benfica forward scored 14 goals and provided two assists.

After the international break, the Clube da Luz returns to competition on November 21st, with a visit to Atlético, for the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup. The match will be played at 8:30 PM, at Restelo.

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