Good news for Quaresma, but Sporting defender endured hell | OneFootball

Eduardo Quaresma successfully underwent a delicate surgical procedure, which lasted for four hours, in what was a true ordeal for the athlete. The Sporting center-back now faces a recovery period estimated at three weeks. This is a very positive update, as the downtime is considerably shorter than the scenario initially outlined by the medical department.

Eduardo Quaresma to return against AFS

His return is scheduled for the match against AFS, counting for the Portuguese Cup, set for February 4. Until then, the young defender will miss the demanding clashes against Casa Pia, PSG, Arouca, Athletic Bilbao, and Nacional. He will be gradually reintegrated into the squad to ensure full fitness.

The player was injured in the recent match against Vitória de Guimarães, where he started. Following a violent collision with Samu, the youngster suffered a severe trauma to the left side of his face. The unfortunate incident forced an immediate substitution and caused great concern among Sporting fans.

For the next game, against Casa Pia, Rui Borges faces major headaches in managing the team. The coach only has Gonçalo Inácio and Matheus Reis available for the center-back positions, apart from youngsters from the B team. Ousmane Diomande is at the AFCON, although there is a remote possibility he could return earlier if Ivory Coast is eliminated.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Eduardo Quaresma – valued at 15 million euros – has played 15 games: six in Liga Portugal Betclic, four in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, and two in the League Cup. In the 1,088 minutes he was on the pitch, the defender scored one goal and provided two assists.

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