Benfica striker sidelined by injury, set to miss Champions League clash | OneFootball

The Benfica women's football team traveled to the home ground of Valadares Gaia and defeated the home team 4-1. The most concerning episode was a violent collision between Nycole Raysla and Erin Seppi, in an incident between the two athletes at the 12th minute, which left both injured.

The goalkeeper managed to recover and leave the field on her own, but the Brazilian forward had to be carried off on a stretcher by the firefighters. The Eagles released an official statement revealing that the 25-year-old player suffered a traumatic brain injury, but she was transported to Hospital da Luz/Arrábida where she is stable and under medical observation.

Nycole Raysla will therefore be unavailable for Ivan Baptista's squad for the match against Arsenal in the Champions League. The game, which takes place next Thursday, October 16th, is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM and will not feature the forward.

Valadares Gaia used their official social media to clarify Erin Seppi's health status: "She suffered a craniofacial trauma during today's game, which required urgent medical intervention." However, the American player is also stable and under observation.

With this victory against Valadares Gaia, the inspiring team remains unbeaten in the BPI League, where they have three wins and one draw. After four rounds, Benfica retakes the lead in the championship, with 10 points, the same as Sporting.

Nycole Raysla in the goal play against Juventus:

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