Dodi Lukebakio’s serious injury has instant impact on Benfica | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio’s serious injury will have immediate consequences for Benfica. The club from Luz had already identified the need to go to the market to sign two wingers, in addition to a left-back. Now, given the Belgian’s long spell on the sidelines, this mission has become even more urgent.

Initial forecasts for Dodi Lukebakio’s return point to March 2026, which means around three months out. Therefore, Rui Costa, together with Benfica’s football structure, believes it is now even more pressing to provide José Mourinho with two standout wingers.

As of today, for the winger position, José Mourinho has Andreas Schjelderup, Gianluca Prestianni, and João Rego. Fredrik Aursnes can play in Dodi Lukebakio’s position, but that would be an adaptation. There is also Ivan Lima, a young winger from Benfica’s academy, who has been training with the first team.

It’s worth noting that Benfica remains very attentive to the Rafa Silva situation, even though negotiations with Besiktas do not look easy at all. The Eagles want the player to return, but are not willing to make an offer to the Turkish club. Rui Costa wants the 32-year-old winger on a free transfer.

Another point to consider is that, as revealed in the Glorioso 1904 Exclusive this Thursday, November 20, Benfica does not have significant financial resources for the winter transfer window. The strategy desired by the Eagles is to replicate what happened in the January 2025 transfer window.

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