José Mourinho backs Benfica, leaves Frederico Varandas talking to himself | OneFootball

José Mourinho - who commented on the arrival of Sidny Cabral - responded this Saturday to the statements made by Frederico Varandas, in which the president of Sporting said that Benfica has been late in the race for the National Championship. In the preview of the trip to Braga, the coach of the reds recalled that the reds are the club with the most trophies won in Portugal.

“I don't want to comment on the words of the Sporting president and I will try not to comment on the words of any of the presidents. But the last part of your question, if it’s fuel for us, no,” José Mourinho began, when asked about Frederico Varandas' statements after the Guimarães – Sporting match.

“The history of Benfica shows that sometimes it arrives late, but most of the time, it doesn’t. Lewis Hamilton was late in the last two Formula 1 World Championships, but he won seven or eight. He doesn’t always arrive late. He is the Formula 1 driver with the most championships,” added José Mourinho.

“The history of Benfica shows that yes, sometimes it arrives late, like in the last two seasons, but history shows that it is the club with the most trophies in Portugal. We don’t need that kind of incentive. The incentive we have is our own pride, being professionals, fighting to our limits,” concluded the coach of the reds.

The Braga – Benfica match is scheduled for next Sunday, December 28, at 6:00 PM, in Minho. The game pertains to the 16th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic and will be broadcast on Sport TV 2. The reds are in third place in the competition, with 35 points, three behind Sporting (38) and eight behind Porto (43).

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