Chelsea v Benfica in focus, Lukebakio fires: Playing like this and... | OneFootball

Playing his first few minutes as an eagle on his chest, after his arrival at the close of the summer market. Dodi Lukebakio was one of the best on the field, on the side of Benfica, in the defeat against Chelsea. At the end of the match, the winger highlighted the team's desire to win and set their sights on Porto, the next opponent.

In statements to Sport TV, the reinforcement that arrived from Sevilla did not hide his frustration at the result obtained at Stamford Bridge: ""We knew it would be a tough game and we put on a good performance. We wanted to win, because playing like this and not winning hurts, but we took positive things for the next games".

Already thinking about the Classic, against Porto, the number 11 of the reds, who played his second game as a starter, highlighted the Benfiquistas: ""We have to win on Sunday and we need the fans. Today they gave us a lot of strength, it's very good to feel this, even at the end of the game and it means a lot to the team".

After missing the first games due to an injury, the Belgian international left a certainty after having played 77 minutes on the field: ""I always give my best and I feel good, in the final part I was already feeling some difficulties, but this is the best way to get in shape".

"I wanted to help the team win, it didn't happen, unfortunately, but I'm sure the next games will go better. We put on a good performance and we have to continue to believe in ourselves", finally added Dodi Lukebakio, in statements to Sport TV, in the press area of Stamford Bridge.

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