Benfica Reveals Injuries to Aursnes and Tiago Gouveia
Aursnes Out for Three Weeks, Gouveia's Return Date Uncertain
Benfica has provided an update on the injuries suffered by Fredrik Aursnes and Tiago Gouveia during the club's recent match against Arouca.
Aursnes' Injury
Aursnes has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in his right thigh. The Norwegian midfielder is expected to be out of action for approximately three weeks.
- Injury: Muscle injury in right thigh
- Expected recovery time: Three weeks
Gouveia's Injury
Gouveia's injury is more severe, and the club has not yet provided a specific return date.
The Portuguese defender suffered a knee injury during the match and is undergoing further tests to determine the extent of the damage.
- Injury: Knee injury
- Return date: Undetermined
These injuries are a blow to Benfica, who are currently in a tight race for the Primeira Liga title. Aursnes and Gouveia are both key players for the Lisbon-based club.
Benfica will hope to have both players back in action as soon as possible to boost their chances of securing their first league title since 2019.
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