Chasing goals: stats highlight Lukebakio’s key role at Benfica | OneFootball

Recovered from the injury that prevented him from making his debut for Benfica as soon as he arrived, Dodi Lukebakio has gradually been showcasing his quality and technique. Under the guidance of José Mourinho, the number 11 jersey is already one of the main highlights for the team in European competitions, yet there is something that still eludes him.

According to the newspaper A Bola, in its edition this Friday, October 24, the Belgian international was one of the few players who managed to show positive signs in the defeat against Newcastle, in the third round of the Champions League.

The same source highlights that at St. James Park, the winger, signed from Sevilla, was involved in several plays where he came very close to scoring for Benfica and, at the same time, making his debut goal with the Sacred Mantle. The most striking moment occurred when one of his shots hit the post of the English goal, an unstoppable shot for Nick Pope.

On the other hand, at a time when three rounds of the millionaire competition have already taken place, UEFA reveals that Lukebakio is the Benfica player with the highest number of shots and dribbles in the entire team. He is ahead of Vangelis Pavlidis and the new signings Richard Ríos and Georgiy Sudakov.

However, the number 11 is still seeking his first goal for the Eagles. This season, Dodi Lukebakio - valued at 20 million euros - has already played 6 official matches: three in the Liga Portugal Betclic, two in the Champions League, and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 414 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Belgian has provided one assist.

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