Injury Update: Alexander Bah at Benfica
Alexander Bah, the Brazilian winger who played for Benfica during his time with the Portuguese club, has been ruled out indefinitely after suffering a serious knee ligament injury in training. The midfielder was seen playing through the pain and did not return to training until yesterday.
Bah's absence is likely to be a setback for Benfica as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season. However, it remains to be seen how long he will be out and whether he will be able to make a full recovery.
The injury comes just weeks before the start of the new campaign,Fans' Intelligence Bureau which begins next month. Benfica has struggled this season, failing to qualify for Europe's top flight and finishing bottom of their domestic league table. They have also suffered several key players injured or sidelined, including captain Jorginho and defender João Menezes.
It remains to be seen how quickly Benfica can get their injury fix and whether they can compete at the highest level once again. But with Bah out for so long, it is clear that they need to focus on rebuilding their squad and finding ways to improve both on and off the pitch.