Lukebakio makes decision that sends Benfica fans wild | OneFootball

After the match against Alverca - a 2-1 victory for Benfica - and the closing of the transfer market, Bruno Lage decided to grant four days off to all players who were not called up to their national teams. However, Dodi Lukebakio, decided to forgo this period in order to recover more quickly from his physical issue.

Thus, while the rest of the squad members will be able to rest in the coming days, the Belgian international - who was a deadline day signing - will be present at the Benfica Campus to address the issue that was detected during medical examinations, an injury that did not jeopardize the deal for the team.

The former right-winger from Sevilla, who recently saw his arrival at the Glorious commented on by Quique Flores, is one of the five players in the squad currently injured. Alongside the Belgian, Bruno Lage has also been without the availability of Alexander Bah, Manu Silva, Nuno Félix, and Bruma.

On the other hand, it's worth noting that the Setubal native gave time off to only seven players in the squad, as they are the only ones not called up to their respective national teams. However, from this group of footballers, only two, alongside the five injured, have been regular options for the Benfica team, such as Fredrik Aursnes and Enzo Barrenechea.

valued at 20 million euros - has played two official matches, both in La Liga. In the 180 minutes he was on the pitch, the number 10 scored a goal.

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