Dodi Lukebakio has just joined Benfica, but could be in for huge news | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio could be one of the changes in Benfica’s starting eleven for the match against Gil Vicente. The good impression left by the Belgian international against Rio Ave, where he assisted Sudakov for the only goal scored by Benfica, puts the winger in a strong position to start the game.

It remains to be seen who will leave the starting eleven to make way for Dodi Lukebakio. With the absence of Enzo Barrenechea, one possibility is for Aursnes to drop back into midfield and for the Belgian international to take over the right wing, a position where he caused a lot of trouble in his debut for Benfica.

At the end of the match against Rio Ave, part of Liga Portugal Betclic, José Mourinho praised Benfica’s new signing for what he showed on the pitch: “Lukebakio wasn’t in condition to play much more than he did. But I’m very happy with the second half.”

Dodi Lukebakio joined Benfica in the final days of this summer’s transfer window, coming from Sevilla. The 28-year-old Belgian international cost Benfica around 20 million euros, plus 4 million in add-ons, signing a contract valid until June 2030.

After the 1-1 draw between Benfica and Rio Ave, the team led by José Mourinho will return to the pitch next Friday at 8:15 p.m. at Estádio da Luz, hosting César Peixoto’s Gil Vicente. The match is part of the seventh round of Liga Portugal Betclic and the Eagles are focused solely on victory.

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