Benfica performances? Rui Costa warns José Mourinho: it's not enough... | OneFootball

Rui Costa, President of Benfica, appeared on the NOW channel, where he gave an extensive interview. Among the many topics discussed, the former maestro of the Eagles talked about José Mourinho's first weeks at the Clube da Luz. However, the leader took the opportunity to send a 'message' to the Special One.

In conversation with journalists, the Leader of the Benfiquistas - who saw the Report & Accounts approved - began by explaining that the Portuguese is aware of the standards that Clube da Luz demands from its teams: "The result can appear in a bad game. A championship cannot be won with bad games. He knows very well the demands of a club like Benfica, no one teaches that."

Then, Rui Costa recalled a phrase that is often used at Clube da Luz and reaffirmed that José Mourinho is also familiar with it: "But he also knows this phrase: 'At Benfica, it's not enough to win, you have to win well'. He knows that part."

When asked if the Portuguese coach has the conditions to fulfill the old maxim defended by the Reds, Rui Costa recalled the words of José Mourinho when he was still at Fenerbahçe: "He has the squad for that. He praised Benfica's squad when he faced Benfica in the Champions playoff."

Finally, the President of the Reds and Whites gave assurance about the presence of the Club's structure concerning the team's work: "And we are here to evaluate what may go well or less well throughout the season."

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