Amar Dedic left out of Tondela v Benfica: find out why | OneFootball

Last Sunday, February 1st, Benfica visited Tondela (0-0) for the 20th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, but without Amar Dedic. The Bosnian international was left out of the match sheet due to a muscle overload in his left thigh.

Dedic traveled with the team to Tondela but didn't even sit on the bench. Thus, Banjaqui stepped into the starting eleven, being a starter for the second consecutive game in the League. A week ago, he assisted Anísio Cabral's goal against Estrela da Amadora.

José Mourinho's team started the match better but found it difficult to impose their game against Tondela. Near the half-hour mark, the Club from Luz saw a penalty reversed by VAR, keeping the score 0-0 at halftime. In the second half, Benfica intensified the pressure and pinned the Beira team to their area, but despite several chances created, they couldn't overcome the defensive organization of Cristiano Bacci's team, and the score remained unchanged.

It should be noted that the Eagles will return to the field next Sunday, February 8th, in a match against Alverca at Estádio da Luz, scheduled for 8:30 PM. The match will count for the 21st round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. Currently, after the draw, Benfica remains in third place with 46 points, moving further away from the second place.

This season, wearing Benfica's jersey, Amar Dedić - valued at 15 million euros - has already played 32 official matches: 15 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 12 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 2,728 minutes he was on the field, the Bosnian full-back scored one goal and provided three assists.

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