"We are here to give it our all"

PREVIEW

At the launch of Chelsea-Benfica on Tuesday, September 30, for matchday 2 of the Champions League, Lukebakio assured that the team is ready to give their all to win the three points.

What are your expectations for the game? Do you expect Chelsea to be strong in the first 20 minutes?

It's an away game, and the home team will have the advantage, but our goal is to win. After what happened in the first round, where we lost three points, we're here now to give it our all and try to get the three points.

Do you think you're ready to live up to what José Mourinho expects of you? Or is it still a little too early to show everything you've got?

The coach is right here beside me [smiles], you can ask him. I'm a player, I try to give my best on the pitch. If the coach thinks I'm ready and that I can play, I don't know for how long, he has enough experience to decide. My job is to try to be at my best tomorrow [Tuesday], and that's what I'm going to do.

How would you describe your first days at Benfica? How do you feel about being coached by José Mourinho?

I feel very good. Many things have changed because it's a new club, I haven't been at the club for very long. Now I'm back. I'm very happy, the club has welcomed me very well. I've met a lot of good people at the club. Now I have a new coach, one of the best in the world. I'm not saying this because he's standing next to me, I'm saying it because it's the truth [smiles]. It's a dream, it's very special, honestly. I think all players want to have a coach they can learn a lot from, so I'm excited to learn as much as possible. I'm ready to learn.

What are Chelsea's strengths that Benfica will have to counter?

Chelsea is a big club, we have to pay attention to every detail. As I said, we have to be prepared for anything. They are playing at home, they will also play with the mental aspect. We will listen to our coach and try to apply everything he tells us to do on the pitch. Our goal is clear: we want to take all 3 points.