Lukebakio faces setback, can't feature for Benfica just yet | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio is a new addition to Benfica. Signed from Sevilla on the last day of the transfer market, the Belgian international cost 20 million euros, with an additional 4 million based on the achievement of certain individual and team objectives. However, an injury delays his debut for the team.

The club's management was aware of the player's physical issue, but despite the setbacks, they closed the deal with the Andalusians. The newspaper O Jogo reports that the injury is "seen as normal at Luz," but it will affect the forward for three to four weeks.

As a result, Lukebakio is very likely to miss Benfica's home game against Santa Clara, scheduled for September 12, or the first match of the Champions League group stage against Qarabag on the 16th of the same month.

It is certain that the player will use this international break to recover, as he was left out of Rudi Garcia's squad for Belgium's upcoming matches against Liechtenstein and Kazakhstan - on September 4 and 7, respectively - in the qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Dodi Lukebakio was one of Sevilla's most influential players 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 field, the number 10 scored one goal.

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