Diego Moreira Jr. Faces Injury Setback

Diego Moreira Jr. is set to be sidelined temporarily due to an injury setback. Reports indicate that the promising footballer, who opted not to extend his contract with Benfica in 2023, will not be available to play for a certain time following a recent injury.

Injury Details

As per sources from France, the young Belgian international is dealing with an ankle sprain, which will keep him off the field. This development has raised concerns at Strasbourg, the club where he currently plays and where he was previously nurtured at Benfica.

Impact on the Team

Moreira’s absence could span up to a month, posing a considerable challenge for Strasbourg’s manager, Gary O’Neill. The young talent has been a key contributor to the team’s impressive performance in the current Ligue 1 season.

Upcoming Matches Missed

Following his stellar performance against Lyon, which set a new record for the club previously held by Paulo Fonseca, Moreira is now aware that he will miss several crucial fixtures. These include the French Cup quarter-final against Reims and the matches against Rijeka in the Conference League round of 16.

Season Overview

This season, Diego Moreira Jr., whose market value stands at 18 million euros, has participated in 33 official matches for Strasbourg: 23 in Ligue 1, seven in the Conference League, and three in the French Cup.