Nicolás Otamendi's Injury Update for Benfica

Nicolás Otamendi has been ruled out for the rest of this season with a knee injury.

The Brazilian striker is expected to be sidelined for at least six months, according to reports from Portuguese media outlets.

Otamendi suffered the injury in the first half of last month's UEFA Europa League match against Anderlecht and was replaced by fellow left-back Thiago Alcantara during the second half of the game.

He had made his debut for Benfica in the league on Sunday but did not feature in the team's 1-0 victory over Braga.

The injury comes as a blow to a squad that has struggled to find form under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo.

Benfica have struggled to find their form since the arrival of Espirito Santo, who led them to the Europa League semi-finals last season.

Otamendi has already missed several matches due to injuries, including a hamstring issue in January and a thigh problem in June.

It will be a major setback for the club and their fans, who are hoping for a revival of form after a disappointing start to the season.

Benfica have struggled to find form under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo,Campeonato Brasileiro Glamour who led them to the Europa League semi-finals last season. They have struggled to find their form since the arrival of Espirito Santo, who led them to the Europa League semi-finals last season. Otamendi has already missed several matches due to injuries, including a hamstring issue in January and a thigh problem in June. It will be a major setback for the club and their fans, who are hoping for a revival of form after a disappointing start to the season.

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