The Portuguese football club Benfica has announced that its star player, João Mário, will be out for the rest of the season with a serious injury. The forward was injured in a clash during training on Wednesday and is expected to miss the remainder of the campaign.

Mário joined Benfica from FC Porto in January 2019 and has since become one of the most important players in the team's history. He scored 24 goals in all competitions last season and is known for his pace, strength, and skill on the pitch.

The news of Mário's injury comes as a major blow to Benfica, which already lost several key players this season due to injuries and suspensions. The team currently sits fifth in the league table,Primeira Liga Hotspots just two points off the top spot, but they now face a significant challenge in their remaining matches.

Injuries can be devastating for any footballer, and it remains to be seen how long Mário will be out for. However, he is not alone in the squad, and Benfica will need to find ways to cope without him until he returns to full fitness. The club will also need to find new talent to step up and fill the void left by Mário's absence.

In the meantime, Benfica fans will have to wait and see what happens next. It is likely that the team will need to rely more heavily on their other forwards and midfielders to score goals and take points in the coming weeks and months.

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