Jhon Duran to miss Benfica's Europa League clash with Omonia

Benfica striker Jhon Duran will be unavailable for the upcoming Europa League league phase match against Omonia in Cyprus. Head coach Marco Silva confirmed that the Colombian forward has been left out of the traveling squad due to a physical issue.

Alongside Duran, Leandro Barreiro will also miss the encounter. While the manager did not provide specific details regarding the medical diagnosis, Portuguese media reports suggest the player is dealing with a minor muscle concern. The decision to exclude him was made as a precaution to avoid further complications ahead of a busy schedule.

Duran has been training separately in recent days, and the club aims to have him fully recovered for the Primeira Liga match against Santa Clara this coming Monday. The medical team is managing his recovery process closely.

This setback comes at a difficult time for the striker, who had been gaining momentum following his brace against Celtic in the previous Europa League round. The forward is currently focused on consolidating his place in Portugal to earn a potential return to the Colombia national team.