Luís Pedro Sousa sees Benfica saga, says Mourinho pressed Rui Costa | OneFootball

The relationship between José Mourinho and Rui Costa remains a topic of conversation. The coach’s future is once again on the table, and the internal atmosphere is heating up, especially because of how the matter has been publicly exposed in recent days.

Luís Pedro Sousa hits a nerve by highlighting that "the derby is coming up and could, somewhat paradoxically, add a few more episodes to the José Mourinho staying-at-Benfica saga. The war of words, through the media, continued, this time with the Reds’ coach applying fresh pressure on Rui Costa," as can be read in the newspaper 'Record'.

The competitive context also helps thicken that scenario, at a time when the match in Alvalade brings more risks than benefits, according to the columnist: "There is little to gain and much to lose in today’s derby, unless, hours later, at the Dragão, Tondela pull off the surprise of the championship".

"If Benfica win, for their part, they will still be playing catch-up in the fight for the Champions League, while avoiding, however, effectively heading into the holidays as early as April".

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