Dodi Lukebakio brings good news ahead of Chaves v Benfica | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio is Benfica’s major reinforcement at the end of this international break. The forward was called up to the national team but did not play a single minute, which means he’ll be ‘fresh’ to play for the Eagles in the upcoming fixtures. This turns out to be very positive news for José Mourinho.

According to today’s edition of Record, the number 11 is one of the next “reinforcements” for the Reds’ squad, and the fact he only trained during the Belgian camp is ultimately good news for Mourinho, as he can attack the new run of games with Lukebakio fresher than initially expected.

The winger ended up staying on the bench in both matches, first in the draw against North Macedonia (0-0).

In the second match, Lukebakio again wasn’t an option, with Sporting’s Zeno Debast starting instead. Despite the Red Devils beating Wales 4-2, the French coach chose not to bring on the Belgian, which José Mourinho will surely appreciate.

Thus, the number 11 returns fresh to Benfica for the upcoming commitments. This season, Dodi Lukebakio — currently valued at 20 million euros — has so far played four official matches for the Eagles. In the 249 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the Belgian has registered only one assist.

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