Tension at Benfica: details emerge on Mourinho-Lukebakio row | OneFootball

The controversy involving Dodi Lukebakio is getting ready for yet another chapter. According to what has been learned, in the aftermath of what happened on the pitch at the Estádio da Luz, everything indicates that José Mourinho and the number 11 will sit down to discuss what happened more calmly. However, the Special One feels he does not need an apology from the Benfica winger.

According to Record newspaper, in recent hours, Lukebakio’s displeasure at being substituted was more than evident, and José Mourinho himself reacted quickly by reprimanding the Belgian international’s behavior. Once the day off, which took place last Sunday, April 26, was over, the two parties are expected to meet in Seixal to discuss the matter.

It all happened in the 58th minute, when José Mourinho decided to take Lukebakio off, replacing him with Gianluca Prestianni — who would go on to be involved in one of Benfica’s goals. The Belgian angrily threw down the jacket handed to him and, as the Special One revealed in the press conference, punched the substitutes’ bench chair several times.

However, according to the same source, the incident did not end there. Moments after this behavior, several people tried to calm Benfica’s number 11 down, but, after the final whistle, when everyone had already left the pitch, it was still clear that Lukebakio remained furious about the situation.

Everything suggests that the incident was not entirely resolved on the spot and, for that very reason, José Mourinho and the 28-year-old player are expected to meet in the coming days to discuss what happened. Now, in light of what occurred, one question remains in the air:

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