Nicolás Otamendi, the talented Brazilian striker who has been one of Portugal's most promising talents in recent years, has suffered a major injury setback on Sunday afternoon during his club's match against Vitória de Guimarães.
The midfielder was playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Pedro Sousa in the team's 2-1 victory over the hosts, but he was injured during the second half of the match and was unable to continue the game.
According to reports, Otamendi had sustained a ligament injury in his right knee, which is a serious injury that requires surgery to repair.
The injury comes as a shock to Otamendi's family and supporters, who have been waiting for news of his recovery. The striker has expressed his disappointment at the situation, saying "I'm very disappointed with this news, I'll take some time to recover".
Otamendi's injury has come just days after he signed a new contract with Benfica, where he made a strong impression last season with his performances and contributions to the team's success.
Despite his injuries, Otamendi remains confident in his ability to return to full fitness and contribute to the team's goals. He has already started training ahead of the upcoming season and is hoping to be back in action soon.
It will be interesting to see how Otamendi recovers from his injury and whether he can help Benfica to continue their impressive form in the league and beyond.
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