Dodi Lukebakio leaves Porto and Benfica staff deeply worried 😨 | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio was a starter in Benfica's draw at Dragão. Besides being considered one of the most agitating players on the team, the Belgian forward was substituted due to physical complaints and is a concern for the Benfica officials, considering his recent history.

Recently returned from injury, Lukebakio was a starter for the third consecutive time. The summer addition to Benfica played 80 minutes of high intensity, giving way to Leandro Barreiro, as he could no longer endure cramps and muscle pains.

Once on the substitutes' bench, Lukebakio immediately iced his leg, on the back of his right leg. Calf problems did not allow the player to continue on the field and forced José Mourinho to make a forced substitution, already in the final stretch of the match.

Lukebakio will now be reassessed by Benfica's medical department, at a time when national competitions are paused for national team commitments. The winger was called up by Belgium, but a relapse could scratch him from the squad.

Signed after the departure of Akturkoglu, Dodi Lukebakio - currently valued at 20 million euros - has been one of José Mourinho's key pieces. In the current season, the number 11 has already played four official matches: three in the Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Champions League. In the 249 minutes he was on the field, the Belgian made an assist.

See some of Lukebakio's plays:

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