FC Copenhagen’s Lukas Lerager boasts an impressive unbeaten streak of 33 games heading into Thursday’s cup final against Silkeborg. The midfielder’s last defeat dates back nearly eight months to October 3 in a European match.

Despite FC Copenhagen losing seven games since then, Lerager was not involved in those defeats due to injury or deselection. Lerager acknowledged his good statistics boost confidence, emphasizing football as a team sport.

Lerager has played 41 games in all tournaments amid tough competition. Despite the competition, the midfielder has had to fight for his place. He expressed a desire for more playing time and starts, acknowledging the coach’s choices and the importance of seizing opportunities.

Uncertainty surrounds his future at FCK with only half a year left on his contract, his current focus remains on winning the cup final. Lerager is taking things one day at a time.

FCK coach Jacob Neestrup acknowledged Lerager’s importance to the team. Neestrup described Lerager as a workhorse, loyal player, dangerous in front of goal, and enormously robust.

The cup final takes place in Herning.