Utrecht, FC Porto’s Europa League rivals, lose their star player for months | OneFootball

Midfielder Victor Jensen will be sidelined for several months after suffering an Achilles tendon injury in the Europa League qualifying match against Zrinjski Mostar.

Jensen, 25, had an impressive start to the season, scoring eight goals in nine matches in the Europa League qualifiers and in the Eredivisie.

After failing to fully control the ball in the first half against Zrinjski Mostar from Bosnia, Jensen rose over the ball and rolled his right leg over it, immediately grabbing his hamstring.

Initial examinations suggested a few weeks off, but after a second opinion, Utrecht announced on Wednesday that Jensen will be out for several months. The injury also led to his withdrawal from the Danish national team, following his first call-up.

"I am extremely disappointed to miss the upcoming European games with Utrecht and my first call-up to the national team," said Jensen: "It was a childhood dream, a dream I will continue to work towards. I am happy that the team did the job and qualified for the Europa League. In the coming times, I will do everything in my power to be part of the team again soon."

Utrecht returns to the Europa League on September 25, hosting Lyon in Utrecht. They have a match against FC Porto scheduled for November 6.

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