Marco Silva or Ruben Amorim? Simões has another for Benfica: irreverence | OneFootball

António Simões believes that José Mourinho’s successor should not be Marco Silva or Ruben Amorim. In a recent interview, the former Benfica legend stated that Hugo Oliveira, Famalicão’s current manager, has all the qualities needed to fill the vacancy that the Special One is about to leave open.

“If I were a Benfica director, my first choice would be Hugo Oliveira,” António Simões admitted in comments to Record newspaper. “I know how capable this young man is. It was me who, in 2011, brought him to Benfica. I knew about his knowledge, his competence and his boldness,” added the former Eagles great.

“Today he is much more experienced. Look at the way he communicates — his ability to analyze matches is far better than that of any other coach,” António Simões stressed, arguing that the former goalkeeping coach at the Club of Light is the right name to be hired if José Mourinho leaves.

“More than fifth place, I look at the quality of Famalicão’s performances throughout the season and with very limited resources,” said the 82-year-old former footballer, explaining that Hugo Oliveira, who worked alongside Jorge Jesus and Rui Vitória, had an exceptional season in charge of the Minho side.

“Jorge Jesus, Rui Vitória and Bruno Lage also arrived at Benfica without ever having been champions, and then they became champions. It’s not the name that coaches, it’s knowledge,” António Simões said, arguing that Hugo Oliveira should be the coach appointed to the Club of Light after José Mourinho’s departure.

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