After Santa Clara v Benfica, check the latest on Tomás Araújo | OneFootball

Tomás Araújo was a cause for concern during the match against Santa Clara. Still in the first half, the number 44 fell to the pitch, clutching his knee, which sparked a wave of alarm at Benfica. However, according to what has been determined, the Portuguese footballer will still be evaluated to understand what happened.

According to the newspaper Record, the Portuguese international complained, as could be seen from the expressions of pain he showed during the first half of the match. This situation led Daniel Banjaqui and Sidny Cabral to warm up, but Tomás Araújo remained on the field.

"I asked him and the medical department to hold on until halftime, it’s difficult to burn a substitution in the first half. At halftime I thought he would have to come off, but he said no," explained José Mourinho at the end of the match, when asked about the player.

"I hope not," said the Special One, regarding the possibility of it being a serious problem. Currently, there is an atmosphere of uncertainty surrounding the number 44 who, during last season, dealt with a serious issue that left him quite limited for months.

This season, playing for Benfica, Tomás Araújo – valued at 28 million euros – has already played a total of 30 official matches: 16 in Liga Portugal Betclic, seven in the Champions League, four in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in Liga Portugal Meu Super. In the 2,043 minutes he was on the pitch, the number 44 recorded one goal and one assist.

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