Lukebakio? Mourinho on Benfica-Alverca: He'll play tomorrow, but... | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio will not play against Alverca. The confirmation was made by José Mourinho, at the press conference, where he spoke about the importance of the victory against the Ribatejo team. According to the Benfica coach, the Belgian, although reintegrated, is not yet fit.

"Lukebakio will not play tomorrow, but maybe on Friday and next week is a yes. He is fine", the Portuguese coach began by saying, in the preview of the duel this Sunday, February 8, after being questioned about the availability of the number 11.

Next, José Mourinho explained that the international player for the Belgian national team feels good, emphasizing that now is the period in which the player will have to regain his fitness levels before the injury: "Now it's a matter of training and gaining confidence".

"If you want to laugh, you can laugh, but the other day, when we scored the third against Amadora, my colleagues celebrated and I did not. I am pragmatic", added the Special One, responding to the second part of the question, related to Benfica's chances of winning the national title.

"When I was fighting for championships, I used to say that only when it's mathematically resolved do I rest, and as long as it is mathematically possible, I believe", concluded José Mourinho, stating that nothing is lost and that the Clube da Luz will give everything until the numbers no longer allow it.

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