João Neves hit by shocking news: ex-Benfica star in disbelief | OneFootball

João Neves missed the last PSG games and the most recent international break due to injury. The former Benfica player is taking time to recover and the French officials have extended his absence from the field, as he is not yet fit to compete.

"The medical department has decided to prolong João Neves' recovery program, to ensure a complete recovery with a view to returning to competition", reads a statement released on PSG's official channels.

It is certain that João Neves will miss the match against Strasbourg, valid for the eighth round of Ligue 1. The clash is scheduled for next Friday, October 17th, at 19:45 and the midfielder trained at Benfica is a confirmed absence for Luis Enrique.

PSG hopes to fully recover the Portuguese international in time for the Champions League, but will not force a return. The French team will travel to Bayer Leverkusen next Tuesday at 20:00 and the former Benfica player - who saw Roger Schmidt admit he was against his sale - may remain sidelined.

Regarding awards with the Paris Saint-Germain jersey, João Neves had a remarkable year, which proved historic for the club. In his debut season with the French team, the former Benfica player finished in 19th place in the Ballon d'Or.

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