Benfica striker called up to face Mexico and USA with national team | OneFootball

Dodi Lukébakio, a forward signed this season from Benfica, has been called up by the Belgian national team, which in the coming weeks will face the United States of America and Mexico in friendly matches, with an eye on the World Cup.

The first match is scheduled for March 28 (Saturday), against the United States, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, starting at 7:30 PM (local time). The second challenge will take place on April 1 (Wednesday), against Mexico, at Soldier Field in Chicago, with kickoff at 2:00 AM (Portuguese mainland time).

It is worth remembering that the "Red Devils" team - which Roberto Martínez selected before being chosen to coach Portugal - will face Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand in group G of the tournament, on June 15, 21, and 27, respectively.

In a press conference held at the city of football in Oeiras, the Spanish coach announced the 27 players called up for the friendlies against Mexico and the USA.

This season, playing for Benfica, Dodi Lukébakio - valued at 20 million euros - has already played a total of 16 official matches: 10 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, four in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and one in the League Cup. In the 983 minutes he was on the field, the Belgian recorded one goal and three assists.

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