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Benfica keeper crisis deepens

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

SL Benfica's first-choice goalkeeper José Moreira will be sidelined for "at least six months" following surgery to his right knee.

Goalkeeping problem
Moreira, 23, was injured in the Portuguese Liga game against Vitória SC on 3 October. He had played both of Benfica's UEFA Champions League Group D matches – a win against LOSC Lille Métropole and defeat by Manchester United FC – prior to the draw at Villarreal CF on Tuesday. Quim started the Matchday 3 encounter but had to be substituted by No3 keeper Rui Nereu on 29 minutes due to injury. The 19-year-old Nereu is now expected to make his Liga debut against CF Estrela da Amadora on Saturday.

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