Pavlidis knows what’s next after injury: Benfica striker set for return... | OneFootball

Vangelis Pavlidis was injured while playing for the Greek national team, in a match that held no significance for the Hellenics, who were already mathematically eliminated from the 2026 World Cup. The forward will return to Benfica, and is, in principle, expected to be fit for the upcoming games.

According to information obtained by the newspaper Record, Pavlidis has a contusion on his left knee, which is a less serious issue than initially feared at the time of the striker’s substitution, as he showed significant discomfort.

Greece still faces Belarus in World Cup qualifying, despite both teams already being eliminated. However, Pavlidis will leave the national squad and return to Benfica this Monday for further tests and to begin his recovery.

In 2025/26, Vangelis Pavlidis – valued at 35 million euros – has so far played 22 official matches across domestic and European competitions. In the 1,763 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the Benfica forward has scored 14 goals and provided two assists.

After the end of the international break, the Clube da Luz returns to action on November 21, with a visit to Atlético for the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup. The match will kick off at 8:30 p.m. at Restelo.

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