Eduardo Quaresma's lay-off at Sporting gets an update | OneFootball

Eduardo Quaresma underwent surgery last Wednesday, January 7th, at the Hospital de Santo André in Leiria, where he had been undergoing tests and observation since the end of the match between Sporting and Vitória de Guimarães. Now, the center-back faces a maximum of three weeks of recovery.

According to information reported by the newspaper A Bola, the 'number 72' of the green and whites will be out of Rui Borges' options for much less time than initially expected. The first diagnosis indicated a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of three months.

The Sporting center-back underwent surgery due to an injury to the zygomatic bone on the left side of his face and, during the recovery period, will miss at least three matches: Casa Pia, PSG, and Arouca. The match against Athletic on January 28th is still uncertain.

Eduardo Quaresma had to leave the field on a stretcher after a violent collision with Samu during the second half of the match, resulting in a severe facial trauma. This injury to the young center-back comes at a time when Sporting continues to be plagued by various physical problems and absences.

This sports season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Eduardo Quaresma - valued at 15 million euros - has only played 15 matches. At the start of the season, the player participated in a total of 1,088 minutes, scoring one goal and providing two assists.

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