Mourinho confirms Lukebakio in squad for Santa Clara trip | OneFootball

Mourinho has confirmed that Dodi Lukebakio will be in Benfica’s squad for the trip to Santa Clara on Friday 13 February, the 22nd round. According to Glorioso 1904, he delivered the update in his pre-match briefing.

He said Lukebakio has moved beyond the recovery stage that Alexander Bah and Richard Ríos are still in. He added Daniel Banjaqui and José Neto are fully integrated with no issues.

Mourinho noted positive progress for Amar Dedic and stressed the need to consider Benfica B, with Santa Clara away in the Azores and Felgueiras at the Campus this weekend. He said Lukebakio trains without limitations, which is why he offered that guarantee.

The 28-year-old winger is set to return to the list more than three months after fracturing an ankle during the November international break while on Belgium duty, in mid November 2025.

This season for Benfica, Lukebakio has 11 appearances, six in Liga Portugal Betclic, three in the Liga dos Campeões, one in the Taça de Portugal and one in the Taça da Liga. Across 835 minutes he has scored one goal and provided three assists. He is valued at 20 million euros.

Source: Glorioso 1904