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Darío Benedetto Hospitalized in Paraguay with Dengue, Ruled Out of Key Matches

The Argentine striker's health setback adds to a challenging season at Olimpia, marked by poor form and off-field tensions.

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 has been hospitalized in Asunción, Paraguay, with a confirmed case of classic dengue, as announced by Club Olimpia.
  • Benedetto will miss Olimpia’s Paraguayan league match against Sportivo Trinidense on Monday, with no recovery timeline provided by the club.
  • The illness casts doubt on his availability for the upcoming clásico against Cerro Porteño and a critical Copa Libertadores match against Vélez Sarsfield.
  • Since joining Olimpia in January 2025, Benedetto has struggled to adapt, failing to score in 11 appearances for the club.
  • Tensions escalated earlier this month when Benedetto clashed with a fan after Olimpia’s heavy Libertadores loss to Vélez, further highlighting frustrations on and off the field.