Benfica’s displays? Rui Costa warns José Mourinho: it’s not enough... | OneFootball

In an interview given to the NOW channel, Rui Costa commented on Benfica's performances and took the opportunity to leave a message for José Mourinho.

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 spoke about José Mourinho's first weeks at the Clube da Luz. However, the director took the moment to leave a 'message' for 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 needs to teach him that."

Next, 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 upheld 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 in relation to the team's work: "".

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