Amar Dedic sidelined with injury, ruled out for Benfica v Arouca | OneFootball

After the setback against Newcastle, José Mourinho is looking to get back on track in the match against Arouca. However, the Benfica coach already knows he will have to make changes in defense, after Amar Dedic’s injury was confirmed, which forced him to be substituted during the match at St. James Park.

After being substituted during the match, with Franjo Ivanovic coming on to take his place, the Eagles waited for Dedic to undergo several medical exams in order to understand the nature of the problem affecting the number 17.

After complaining following a defensive sprint, where he tried to keep up with Anthony Gordon, the Bosnian underwent some medical tests in Lisbon. The results indicate a muscle injury, which, in itself, will require a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

According to the newspaper Record, the number 17 will be under the care of Benfica’s medical department for two to three weeks. This will rule him out, not only for the clash against Arouca, but also for the matches against Tondela in the League Cup and the trip to Vitória de Guimarães when the league resumes.

Until now, the right-back was one of the most used players in the squad. In his first season at Benfica, Amar Dedic – currently valued at 13 million euros – has already played 16 official matches for the Eagles. In the 1,357 minutes he spent on the pitch, the number 17 recorded one goal and one assist.

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