The striker featured in Benfica’s triumph over Sporting in the Carlsberg Cup on the weekend, but went down hard after an innocuous challenge from Anderson Polga. The former Cagliari man was forced to be substituted, paving the way for Oscar Cardozo.

Suazo arrived this season on loan form Inter Milan and has suffered a series of setbacks, yet still managing to score 6 goals in a total of 19 appearances for the Eagles. The player will fly back to Italy to undergo surgery and watch the rest of the season from the sidelines.

How bad is Suazo’s injury? Some reports said that Suazo’s career is in danger.

Suazo who was in Benfica on loan from Inter Milan is widely considered one of the top players from CONCACAF. If and when he does return, it will likely be a struggle for him to reclaim such a lofty status. The former Cagliari standout will turn 30 this year, and his damaging injury coupled with his advancing footballing age may indeed spell doom for Suazo.