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Maccabi Tel Aviv's Varela Assists and Gets Injured Ahead of Lugano Clash
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First reported by N12 · 52 minutes ago
What happened
Maccabi Tel Aviv winger Helio Varela assisted a goal but was injured during a match against Hapoel Jerusalem, casting doubt on his availability for the upcoming second-leg against Lugano. Varela has been a key player this season and is currently valued at 4.5 million euros amid transfer interest.
- 01Helio Varela assisted a goal but got injured after a 45-meter sprint against Hapoel Jerusalem.
- 02Varela was substituted in the 63rd minute and may miss the second-leg against Lugano.
- 03He has started every game this season and played full matches against CSKA Sofia and Lugano.
- 04Varela joined Maccabi Tel Aviv late after playing and scoring in the World Cup.
- 05Maccabi Tel Aviv values Varela at 4.5 million euros amid interest from other clubs.
- 06The injury is a concern ahead of the Europa Conference League qualifier against Lugano.
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