Benfica player suffers serious injury and faces 3 months out | OneFootball

The news is not encouraging for Jaden Umeh. The young winger was injured during the warm-up match against Flamengo and, according to what has been learned, suffered a serious injury to his right thigh, which is expected to keep him out of action for a minimum of three months.

The incident happened in the first half, after a hard challenge from Emerson Royal. Although he managed to get back up and stay on the pitch for a few more minutes, the winger eventually felt the physical problem and was replaced by Gianluca Prestianni during the hydration break.

At first, there was hope that the injury would not be serious. However, after a new medical assessment carried out this Sunday, a much more complicated scenario was confirmed, leaving Marco Silva without one of the pleasant surprises of this pre-season.

Despite the setback, Umeh continues to earn praise from the coaching staff. After a season spent mostly with the youth team, the young winger made the most of the opportunities given to him in preparation for 2026/27, convincing Marco Silva with his performances in training and in friendly matches.

The manager's trust was clear against Flamengo, a match in which he was once again included in the starting eleven, reinforcing the idea that he could earn a more important role in the first team over the course of the season. The injury therefore interrupts a period of progress for the young player, who had been taking advantage of the absence of several international players to show his value to the coaching staff.

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