Nicolás Otamendi, the Argentine defender who joined Benfica from Manchester City in January 2019, has been out injured for over six months now.
The news was confirmed by Benfica's official website earlier this week, where it stated that Otamendi had suffered a knee ligament injury during training at the beginning of December and would be out for up to eight weeks.
The injury came as a huge blow to Benfica, which was hoping to use Otamendi's experience and leadership to help them challenge for the Portuguese league title this season.
However, Otamendi's absence has not only affected Benfica's performance but also their morale. The team has struggled without him,Campeonato Brasileiro Action and they have lost four of their last five games.
Despite the setback, Benfica is still hopeful that Otamendi will make a full recovery and return to action soon. In the meantime, the club has called upon its other defenders to step up and fill the void left by Otamendi's absence.
In conclusion, Nicolás Otamendi's recent injury has put Benfica's hopes of challenging for the Portuguese league title in jeopardy. However, the club remains optimistic about his recovery and is confident that he will be back to his best form soon.