Ex-Porto player on Mourinho and Benfica: I'm not surprised | OneFootball

José Mourinho still believes in Benfica’s qualification. The Portuguese coach, before traveling to the Netherlands, emphasized that the Eagles can still move forward in the Champions League. Words that do not surprise Ivo Pinto, with the former Porto footballer considering that this is part of the Special One’s nature.

"It’s going to be a very interesting match, considering the current moment of both teams, who have been going through a less positive phase. Especially Ajax," began Ivo Pinto, player for Fortuna Sittard, in an interview with the newspaper Record.

"Ajax is always Ajax. It’s a team that really enjoys having the ball, always playing in a supported way, and that invariably has players with great individual ability," added the experienced player, highlighting the strengths of Benfica’s opponent.

"Looking at José Mourinho’s profile, I’m not surprised; it fits perfectly with the way he sees football," said the former Porto player, agreeing with the Special One’s statements about a possible qualification for the next round.

"I always try to support Portuguese teams. The [UEFA] coefficient counts a lot and, at the moment, the Netherlands is ahead of Portugal," Ivo Pinto added, finally, when speaking about the participation of national clubs in European competitions.

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