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Darío Benedetto Hospitalized in Paraguay With Dengue Infection

The Olimpia striker's recovery timeline remains uncertain, sidelining him from upcoming matches as the team navigates his absence during a regional dengue outbreak.

Darío Benedetto quedó internado
Darío Benedetto se perderá el partido de este lunes con Sportivo Trinidense y podría ausentarse también del clásico ante Cerro Porteño del próximo fin de semana.
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Overview

  • Darío Benedetto, 34, is hospitalized in Asunción with a confirmed case of classic dengue, according to an official statement from Club Olimpia.
  • Medical staff are closely monitoring Benedetto's condition, but no recovery timeline has been provided, leaving his return to the field uncertain.
  • The Argentine striker will miss Olimpia's league match against Sportivo Trinidense, and his availability for the Cerro Porteño clásico is in doubt.
  • Benedetto joined Olimpia in January 2025 on a productivity-based contract but has struggled to find form, failing to score in 10 appearances.
  • Paraguay is experiencing a surge in dengue cases transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, impacting public health and sports schedules across the region.