FC Porto faces additional concern at the start of the season, with Jan Bednarek, the Polish central defender, facing absence in the Liga 2026/27 opener. According to information gathered by A BOLA, the re-evaluation tests carried out on Sunday confirmed the existence of a Grade I lateral internal ligament strain. Thus, and as a precautionary measure, Bednarek is unlikely to feature in the first matchday of the championship.
What happened?
Jan Bednarek was injured at halftime of the match against Torreense, in the Supertaça final, with a right knee problem, which resulted from the poor state of the pitch at the Estádio Cidade de Coimbra.
Why does it matter for FC Porto?
Bednarek's absence may affect FC Porto's defensive line, especially in the Liga 2026/27 opener against Alverca.
What comes next?
Bednarek's situation will be evaluated daily to determine if he will be available for FC Porto's upcoming matches. FC Porto is currently leading the Liga, with a 6-point advantage over Sporting CP, and has a good chance of maintaining that position with Bednarek's absence. The team has scored 66 goals and conceded 18, with a 48-goal difference. The last match of FC Porto was a 1-0 win against Santa Clara, on May 16, 2026. Recently, FC Porto has had a good run of games, with 4 wins and 0 defeats in the last 5 matches, with a recent 1-0 defeat against Santa Clara.
