Benfica v Napoli: Mourinho cools Conte row, calls him top manager | OneFootball

A few hours before the Champions League match between Benfica and Napoli, José Mourinho spoke to Prime Video, clarifying his relationship with Antonio Conte and commenting on McTominay's departure from Manchester United.

Benfica-Napoli, Mourinho downplays the controversy with Conte: “Top coach, I don't know him as a person”

An hour and a half before the kick-off of the European match, José Mourinho wanted to address some off-field issues that continue to stir discussions in the world of football. The Portuguese coach spoke about his relationship with Antonio Conte during their time in the Premier League and did not hide his opinion on the lack of use of Scott McTominay at Manchester United.

Regarding Conte, Mourinho clarified: “No, there is no rivalry with Conte… The jabs? That's for you guys. I don't know Conte personally, I can't say if he's a great person or a total idiot but he's a top coach.” With this statement, Mourinho seeks to ease any tension, avoiding fueling old controversies.

On the former Manchester United midfielder, however, Mourinho did not hide his admiration: “When he trained with the first team for the first time, I immediately realized he wasn't just passing through. And that he would stay. Manchester has made many, many mistakes in recent years. And letting Scott go was a huge mistake.” In short, the usual Mourinho, who has accustomed us to this transparency over the years.

Antonio Karol Giordano

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