Luís Pedro Sousa gives Mourinho a second chance: Benfica should... | OneFootball

Luís Pedro Sousa believes that José Mourinho should start next season at Benfica. Despite the dissatisfaction within the Eagles’ hierarchy over the team’s current situation, and even the Special One’s managerial performance, the pundit believes the Benfica coach deserves another chance under the right circumstances.

"José Mourinho has the right to, or at least should be given the chance to start a season from the beginning. Which did not happen, for the reasons already thoroughly discussed. He has the right to choose the squad and create a playing identity. Benfica’s current playing identity was not created by Mourinho", he began by saying on the program 'Record na Hora', on NOW channel.

"José Mourinho has the right to ask for players and create that playing identity he spoke about after the match against Porto at the Luz. And, for example, what you see at Farioli’s Porto is exactly that. Players specifically signed to fit Farioli’s playing style", he stressed.

"We had an example that was not very positive or inspired on José Mourinho’s part, which was the January transfer window. The winter transfer window is meant for tweaks, but what tweaks did Mourinho make to the squad? He brought in Rafa, who in theory could have been a good signing, but what we have seen is a performance far below expectations", he highlighted, before concluding with Sidny Cabral - who appeared alone in a recent warm-up.

"Called up to strengthen the left flank, but is currently the substitute of his own substitute. And using the expression that started to gain popularity after his return, José Mourinho’s 'fingerprint' is being seen, but in a very negative way", the pundit concluded.

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