Ruben Amorim? Benfica legend on interest in manager: I don't know if... | OneFootball

Pizzi, now completing his first week as a retired footballer, shared his opinion on several topics that have been making headlines. Speaking to the press, the former Benfica captain gave his view on the Club of Light’s interest in Ruben Amorim, seen as a possible successor to José Mourinho.

"It’s not for me to answer, I’m not Benfica’s President. That is up to the board and everyone working on the matter. I don’t know whether Amorim will move forward," said the former number 21 of the Club of Light, responding to journalists while attending the launch of a book written by José Eduardo.

"It’s not a matter that concerns me, I have a very good relationship with Ruben and I always wish him the greatest success," Pizzi said, distancing himself from the rumours linking the former Sporting manager with Benfica, stating that it is a decision solely under Rui Costa’s responsibility.

"Ricardo is a fantastic player, with a lot of quality. In my opinion, he deserved it, but we have to respect the national team coach’s decision," Pizzi pointed out when asked about Portugal’s squad selection, arguing that Ricardo Horta should have been called up, but that he respects Roberto Martínez’s decision.

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