Bruno Lage faces selection headaches for Benfica v Santa Clara | OneFootball

Terrible news for Bruno Lage at the start of preparations for the match against Santa Clara. It has been determined that the Setubal native will not be able to count on the presence of Dodi Lukebakio, a reinforcement who arrived on deadline day. Thus, Benfica fans will have to wait for another opportunity to see the Belgian in action.

Despite having given up his days off, which the coaching staff granted in recent days, in order to overcome an edema in the soleus muscle of his right leg, the 'sacrifice' made by Lukebakio was not enough, and the right winger still does not have the green light to debut with the Benfica jersey.

Thus, the reinforcement is not physically available to be part of the Setubal native's options, who is preparing for the reception of the Azorean team, scheduled for this Friday, September 12, at 8:15 PM. The last time Santa Clara played at Luz, for the National Championship, coincided with Bruno Lage's debut a year ago, where the Eagles won 4-1.

On the other hand, not all news is bad for the 49-year-old helmsman. Samuel Dahl, who has been serving with the Swedish national team, has already returned to Seixal today, September 9, and is fresh, as he was not used in any of the matches played by the Nordics.

Dodi Lukebakio was one of the most influential players for Sevilla in recent seasons. In the current sports season, the right winger - valued at 20 million euros - has played two official matches, both in La Liga. In the 180 minutes he was on the pitch, the number 10 scored one goal.

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