Nemanja Matic says bluntly if Mourinho should stay at Benfica | OneFootball

Nemanja Matic spoke about Benfica’s current moment and the derby against Sporting, also putting into perspective the importance of José Mourinho’s work at the Club. The former Eagles midfielder highlighted that the match could be decisive in the title race and supports the Special One staying on - who has been linked with Newcastle.

“I hope Mourinho stays, I like seeing Benfica with him. Mourinho is the master of big games. The way he prepares for big games is quite similar to how he prepares for the others, but he always does something special for these matches. For this one, I don’t know what he will do, but I’m sure he will prepare the game in the best possible way", he told the newspaper 'O Jogo'. For the current Sassuolo player, the way the coach prepares for high-pressure matches can be decisive.

“He will know how to motivate the players, and Benfica will play well,” he said, underlining his confidence in the coach’s ability to handle this type of match. Even so, he acknowledged some uncertainty about the future, saying: “summer is coming, and anything is possible".

The midfielder believes in a win: “It’s an important match for both teams, but I think Benfica can win. In a derby, anything is possible. This season, I’ve seen a Benfica side that knows how to compete in big games. If Benfica can beat Real Madrid, playing so well, and put in great performances, like against Napoli, why wouldn’t Benfica be able to beat Sporting?".

Finally, the Serbian also spoke about his own future, admitting his emotional connection to the Club: “It’s hard to say no to Benfica, but I’m aware of my age. Benfica is a club that needs young players who can develop there, as happened with me when I was there. Right now, I’m focused on the Sassuolo project, I’m happy here".

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