Ajax v Benfica: key Mourinho man could miss Champions League decider | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio may miss the Ajax - Benfica match, part of the fifth round of the Champions League. The winger replaced Jérémy Doku in the 71st minute of the Belgium - Liechtenstein game—which ended in an impressive 7-0 victory—but ended up injured before the match concluded, now becoming a headache for José Mourinho.

Dodi Lukebakio was already confirmed to miss the Atlético CP – Benfica match, part of the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup, due to a suspension from his time at Sevilla. However, this injury to the Benfica winger comes at a time when the team has several very important commitments on the schedule (Ajax, Sporting, Napoli, among others).

There is still no significant information about the duration of Dodi Lukebakio's injury. A longer absence would be a huge blow for José Mourinho. This is the position, just like on the opposite flank, where the coach has reportedly requested reinforcements from Rui Costa in the January transfer market.

This season, playing for Benfica, Dodi Lukebakio—valued at 20 million euros—has appeared in 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 has been on the pitch, the winger has scored one goal and provided three assists.

The Atlético CP – Benfica match is scheduled for next Friday, November 21, at 8:30 PM, at the Estádio do Restelo. The game, part of the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup, will be broadcast on RTP 1. The Clube da Luz aims to secure a victory and advance to the next stage of the prestigious competition.

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