Benfica legend injured against Fenerbahçe, major clubs on alert | OneFootball

Benfica defeated Fenerbahçe at Estádio da Luz by 1-0, in what was the second leg of the play-off for qualification to the regular phase of the Champions League. The former Eagles player, Nélson Semedo, was included in José Mourinho's starting eleven, but ended up leaving the match injured as early as the 17th minute.

The right-back could, therefore, complicate the plans of the National Team coach, Roberto Martínez, who will announce tomorrow, August 29, the list of call-ups for the international break, with a view to qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Portugal will face Armenia and Hungary, in two qualifying matches to be played on September 6 and 9, respectively. If Nélson Semedo was on Roberto Martínez's list, that may change considering the right-back's physical condition.

It should be remembered that, before moving to Fenerbahçe in this transfer window, Nélson Semedo had finished his contract with Wolverhampton.

Benfica continued to play abroad, which ultimately allowed the Eagles to secure the signing of Amar Dedic, the current right-back for the red and whites.

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