Uproar at Benfica! Marco Silva on the same plane as... Mourinho | OneFootball

The name of Marco Silva continues to gain traction behind the scenes at Benfica and, this Tuesday, an incident emerged that once again increased curiosity surrounding the future of the club’s coaching role. Fulham’s manager was spotted at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon by the Now channel, moments before flying to London… on precisely the same plane as José Mourinho

The Portuguese coach’s contract with Fulham expires at the end of the season and he has yet to announce any decision regarding his future. That situation keeps the manager well placed in a possible race to succeed Mourinho, should the current leader of the Eagles effectively leave Benfica in the summer.

For his part, he travelled to London to visit his family, but the fact that both of them were on the same flight immediately fueled fresh speculation. Especially after the reports linking Benfica’s coach with Real Madrid in recent weeks.

Marco Silva continues to be seen as a very strong name within Benfica’s structure due to the work he has done in England and the profile valued by the club’s board. While Mourinho remains focused on the final stretch of the season, behind the scenes at the Luz the scenarios for a possible change in the dugout are already beginning to gather momentum.

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