Dodi Lukebakio leaves Porto and Benfica staff deeply worried | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio was a starter in Benfica's draw at Dragão. Besides being considered one of the team's most dynamic players, the Belgian forward was substituted due to physical complaints, worrying the club's management, considering his recent history.

Recently returned from injury, Lukebakio was a starter for the third consecutive time. The summer signing for Benfica played 80 minutes with great intensity, making way for Leandro Barreiro, as he could no longer cope with cramps and muscle pain.

Once on the bench, Lukebakio immediately applied ice to the back of his right leg. Calf problems prevented the player from continuing on the field and forced José Mourinho to make a substitution late in the match.

Lukebakio will now be reassessed by Benfica's medical department, at a time when national competitions are paused for international commitments. The winger was called up by Belgium, but a setback could rule him out of the squad.

Signed after Akturkoglu's departure, Dodi Lukebakio - currently valued at 20 million euros - has been one of José Mourinho's key players. This season, the number 11 has played four official matches: three in the Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Champions League. In the 249 minutes he was on the field, the Belgian made one assist.

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