Lukébakio has already had surgery! Benfica reveal recovery details | OneFootball

The operation on Dodi Lukébakio went positively, during the course of this Friday, November 21. The winger, signed from Sevilla during the summer transfer window, was one of the highlights of the season for the team, but suffered a serious injury.

It was during the last FIFA international break that the Benfica winger ended up having an unfortunate incident that will keep him off the field for several weeks. He came off the bench at the 75th minute in Belgium's World Cup 2026 qualifying match, but had to leave minutes later, complaining heavily about his left ankle.

After a reassessment, it became clear that Dodi Lukébakio had suffered a serious problem with his left ankle. The Benfica winger then had to undergo surgery in Portugal, which, according to information provided by Benfica, was completed "successfully."

Benfica also informs that Dodi Lukébakio has already left the operating room at Hospital da Luz, where his surgery took place. The player was always accompanied by members of Benfica's medical department staff, who assisted him throughout the day.

Lukébakio now begins the long recovery period. The estimated downtime is between three to six months, meaning the Belgian winger will not wear the Benfica jersey again before February 2026, when there will be about three months of competition left in the 2025/26 season.

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