Swiss Super League club Basel has officially announced that their starting defender and captain, Loris Benito, is suffering from a thigh muscle injury and will not be able to participate in the midweek Champions League match against Barcelona.
Benito was injured during the league match against Grasshoppers last Saturday and was forced to be substituted off in the 71st minute. The statement from Basel reads: “Captain Loris Benito was substituted due to a left thigh muscle injury during the game against Grasshoppers. He will miss the away Champions League match against Barcelona on Tuesday. The specific return date will depend on further examinations and recovery.”
Benito is a key figure in Basel’s defense and his absence is a significant loss for the team.
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