Nicolás Otamendi has been sidelined for the rest of the season due to a knee ligament tear.
The midfielder was expected to return in the next game against FC Porto, but he has not yet appeared in that match and is currently out of action.
Otamendi's absence means that the Portuguese team will have to rely on other players to fill in for him, including the likes of Bruno Fernandes and João Félix.
It remains to be seen how long Otamendi's recovery time will take,Campeonato Brasileiro Action as he had already suffered from a similar injury last year during the season.
Despite the setback, it is hoped that Otamendi's return will bring some much-needed stability to the Benfica squad, which has struggled with injuries throughout the campaign so far.