New update: Nicolás Otamendi's latest injury report from Benfica
Nicolás Otamendi has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a hamstring injury sustained in the previous match.
The Spaniard, who was on loan at FC Porto last season, is currently recovering from the injury and will be out of action until the end of the season.
FC Porto have already made some changes to their squad this summer, with several key players returning from international duty and others joining from other clubs.
However, despite this setback, it remains to be seen how long Otamendi will be out of action.
It's not clear exactly when he'll be back in training or whether he'll be able to make his return to the pitch as soon as possible.
In the meantime,Serie A Overview FC Porto will look to find a replacement for Otamendi, who had a good start to his career at Benfica before being loaned out.
The club's president, José Manuel Caramello, has said that they will do everything in their power to secure a replacement for Otamendi, but there may be some challenges ahead.
The team will also need to find a way to fill the void left by Otamendi without him playing, which could mean signing another player who can step into his shoes.