Lukebakio shone in Benfica v Arouca, but couldn’t escape Mourinho’s fury | OneFootball

Last Saturday, October 25, Benfica achieved the most emphatic victory in the José Mourinho era. However, despite the thrashing of Arouca, not everything was rosy for the reds, especially for Dodi Lukebakio, who did not escape the wrath of the Special One during the match.

According to the newspaper Record, yesterday, October 26, the Belgian international, once again chosen in the starting eleven by the Portuguese coach, stood out in the Eagles' offensive play, however, the number 11 was targeted by Mourinho after failing in the defensive transition.

It all happened around the 25th minute, still in the first half. At a time when Benfica was already leading 2-0, Arouca launched an attack on the left, the flank where Lukebakio was playing, however, the player did not follow the play and the Special One started gesturing wildly in his direction, emphasizing that he should have helped Fredrik Aursnes.

On a brighter note, Pedro Machado, José Mourinho's set-piece coach, received a special celebration after the reds scored the 3-0. When Nicolás Otamendi perfectly finished the corner taken by his teammate, the assistant was warmly congratulated on the bench.

The number 11 is still searching for his first goal for the Eagles. This season, Dodi Lukebakio - valued at 20 million euros - has already played 7 official matches: four in Liga Portugal Betclic, two in the Champions League, and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 490 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Belgian has provided two assists.

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