Exclusive Glorioso 1904 – Benfica have reasons to smile with Dodi Lukebakio | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio may be closer to returning than expected. In this Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, our newspaper reveals that the Belgian winger, one of José Mourinho’s undisputed starters, has been recovering well from the injury he suffered and, for that reason, could soon be back in Benfica’s selection options.

As Glorioso 1904 exclusively knows, the number 11 has been absent from the pitch since fracturing his ankle, which required surgical intervention. Thus, as our newspaper reports, Lukebakio has been progressing well and following all the steps for a successful recovery.

With this in mind, Glorioso 1904 assures that the Belgian international could return to José Mourinho’s options sooner than expected. At the time the nature of his injury became known, his return was scheduled for the end of February, but Lukebakio may be fit earlier, possibly by the middle of next month.

If this scenario comes to pass, it would be the second recovery the Benfica squad would benefit from in a short period of time. It is worth recalling that Bruma — who was called up for the match against Rio Ave — returned to the pitch less than six months after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon. Just like the number 27, the Special One hopes to count on the Belgian’s availability very soon.

This season, playing for Benfica, Dodi Lukebakio — valued at 20 million euros — has made 11 appearances: six in Liga Portugal Betclic, three in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and another in the League Cup. In the 835 minutes he spent on the pitch, the winger scored one goal and provided three assists.

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