Benfica has been hit hard by injuries this season, with the latest update on forward João Mário being that he is out for at least another two weeks.
Mário was injured in the team's last match against Vitória de Guimarães and will be out of action until early February. The Brazilian forward has struggled to find his form this season and has only managed to score one goal in nine appearances.
Despite his injury, Benfica manager Jorge Jesus remains optimistic about the player's recovery. "João Mário is doing well," Jesus said. "We hope he can return to training soon."
However, it remains unclear whether Mário will be able to play again this season. With several key players already out, including star striker Nelson Oliveira and midfielder Bruno Fernandes, Benfica will need to rely heavily on their young talent if they want to finish the campaign strong.
Injury updates like this can be frustrating for fans of a club as successful as Benfica, but it's important to remember that these setbacks are part of the game. As long as Mário recovers quickly and returns to full fitness, the team should still have enough firepower to compete at the highest level.