Season to forget? Benfica player recalls 8 months of torment | OneFootball

Bruma took to social media to leave a message for Benfica fans, reflecting on the 2025/26 season, which was marked by the serious injury he suffered at the start of the campaign. The Portugal international admitted he went through very difficult months after being forced to stop due to a complete rupture of his left Achilles tendon.

"I admit I don’t have many memories of the 2025/26 season. It started well, but the serious injury I suffered completely affected my performance for the rest of the campaign," wrote the Benfica winger on his official Instagram account.

Benfica’s number 7 - who was mentioned in Sudakov’s drastic decision - also recalled the long months of recovery, admitting his frustration at not being able to help the team on the pitch. "It was 8 months of real torment, I felt the urge to get on the field and help my teammates, but my body wouldn’t allow it," Bruma confessed.

Despite the difficulties he experienced throughout last season, the winger appeared highly motivated for the future and assured that he feels ready to return at full strength. "Fortunately, all of that is now in the past. I feel in good physical shape, fast and confident. I’m eagerly awaiting the restart of training so I can reward our fans with performances that match the expectations they placed in me. Greetings to all Benfica supporters and see you soon," he concluded.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Benfica, Bruma - valued at 5 million euros - made only three official appearances after recovering from the Achilles tendon rupture. The winger did not register any direct goal contribution in the 19 minutes he spent on the pitch.

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