Benfica’s 29-year-old sidelined for season after hospital stay | OneFootball

Andreia Norton underwent surgery on her right knee this Friday, September 5th. At the end of August, it was announced by Benfica that the female team footballer would undergo a surgical procedure and that it is very likely she will not be used this season.

"Surgery done! Now another part of the journey begins. Different, but necessary. I will be away from the fields for a while, but I keep my head held high, surrounded by an incredible team and with a heart full of desire to return even stronger. Thank you all for the affection, messages, and support. See you soon!", can be read on the social network Instagram.

After finishing her participation in the European Championship, where Portugal did not advance past the group stage, the player, one of the key figures in the national championship's five-time victory, returned to training in Seixal, however, she ended up suffering a knee injury.

The Portuguese international footballer is thus unavailable for the national five-time champion team's options for an extended period and it is very unlikely she will be used in 2025/26 by Ivan Baptista, who replaced Filipa Patão as the head coach.

In the last season, Andreia Norton - who wears the number 17 jersey - played 37 matches with the Sacred Mantle: three in the Champions League, 21 in the National Championship, six in the Portuguese Cup, two in the Super Cup, and five in the League Cup. In her 2,519 minutes with Benfica, the player scored eight goals and made three assists.

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