Lukebakio sends warning ahead of Chelsea v Benfica: We wasted chances... | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio stated that Benfica must react against Chelsea, after "wasting" three points in the Champions League in the first round, in the match against Qarabag. The Eagles’ player spoke to Sporttv microphones about the next match for the Reds in the prestigious competition.

"I think we all know what we have to do tomorrow. We wasted the first game at home, we had to win those three points, but that’s football. We know what we have to do for this game," Dodi Lukebakio began, not forgetting the 2-3 result from the first round of the Champions League.

The Benfica winger went on, explaining that the team’s ambition is to win the match, even against a tough opponent like Chelsea: "(Winning) is mandatory in every game. But at home, even more so. That’s why the hunger is even greater to get these three points."

"I had pre-season, I didn’t miss that time. I’m in rhythm, I don’t think much about it, I just want to be at my best, rest and train well, and try to help the team tomorrow (...) I know my qualities. The goal is to help the team. I’ll try my best, bring the best I can," he explained next, about his current moment at Benfica.

Lukebakio concluded with a few words about what it’s like to work with José Mourinho at Benfica: "It’s special, of course. It’s crazy. I always saw him at other clubs, he’s one of the best in the world, and I really want to work with him, learn, and I hope I can show it on the pitch afterwards."

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