Ahead of Alverca clash, Lukebakio brings great news for Benfica | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio is reintegrated into Benfica's training. As could be gathered from the images shared by the Eagles, the Belgian international was present in the training session led by José Mourinho, at a time when the red and white team is preparing to host Alverca.

According to the newspaper A Bola, in today's edition, February 7, the 29-year-old winger returns to Benfica's training almost three months after suffering an ankle fracture during the international break in November, while on duty with the Belgian national team.

Although he is fully reintegrated into the Eagles' training without showing any limitations, from the signs he gave, it is quite unlikely that Lukebakio will be called up for the clash this Sunday, February 8, against the Ribatejan team. The number 11 is now entering a new phase of his recovery, aiming to reach his previous physical levels.

As could be seen from the images shared by Benfica, Lukebakio's return to the group was met with a huge wave of excitement. Preparing for the duel against Alverca, the squad performed gym exercises and then took to the field. Enzo Barrenechea also showed signs of being increasingly at 100%.

This season, playing for Benfica, Dodi Lukebakio — valued at 20 million euros — has played 11 matches: six in the Liga Portugal Betclic, three in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and another in the League Cup. In the 835 minutes he was on the pitch, the winger scored one goal and made three assists.

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