Benfica's Enzo Perez likely to miss the next match due to an ankle injury – Report
Benfica midfielder Enzo Perez suffered an ankle sprain during the match against Trabzonspor and the resultant injury will restrict him to the sidelines for the second leg of the UEFA Champions League qualifier.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 International limped off during the first leg of the qualifier at Estadio da Luz and had to be replaced in the 54th minute.
According to manager Jorge Jesus, Perez assured him during the interval that he would be able to continue playing, but the injury grew worse after kick-off and the attacker had to be substituted.
"By halftime, I asked him if he was okay, if he felt able to take the field. He told me yes, but the second half hardly begun when I realized that he had taken sprain to the ankle. I like players like that, with race," said the coach.
His injury could put the Eagles in jeopardy as the player was turning out to be real talent following his €5.5 million move from Estudiantes. Combing with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Trabzonspor-c40759 and ensured that
his team cruised to a 2-0 victory.
While the Reds comfortably beat their Turkish rivals in the end, there were a few moments of concern for Jorge Jesus and his men during the match. The Black Sea Storm did not register any goal but did have two of their strikes disallowed for offside calls.
The second leg is at the Hüseyin Avni Aker stadium and the added benefit of playing at home could possibly turn the tie in favour of the Trabzon outfit.
With Perez being treated and not even taking to the pitch for training, it is highly likely that he will miss the crucial second leg and his absence could be the downfall for his side. The coach will have a hard time replacing the Sky Blue international,
who was just adjusting to his surroundings and had not reached his peak yet.
The one time http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Vitor-c36281, who was injured in the friendly against Anderlecht.
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