Stats don’t lie: José Mourinho trails Bruno Lage at Benfica | OneFootball

Numbers reveal that José Mourinho's impact was less than Bruno Lage's. According to findings, both coaches took over the technical command of Benfica in the same situation, however, the psychological 'whiplash' of the Setúbal native had a quicker effect on the squad than that of the Special One.

Both coaches share more than just the city of Setúbal. They both had a first stint at Benfica, left, and returned, with Mourinho replacing Bruno Lage. However, the impact that the 49-year-old coach had on the team was felt more quickly when he replaced Roger Schmidt, than now, with the Special One replacing the Setúbal native.

Thus, the newspaper A Bola compared the coaches' performance in the first 12 matches at the helm of Benfica, which, coincidentally, corresponds to the exact period, including breaks for national teams. Looking at the numbers, it is evident that José Mourinho has fewer victories and more defeats compared to his compatriot. Additionally, the Special One's Benfica has scored fewer goals.

On the other hand, despite the Club of Light having a terrible campaign in the Champions League compared to last year's edition, the blame for this poor campaign is not solely on one person. José Mourinho and Bruno Lage are both coaches behind the performances of the Reds in European competitions.

As for changes in the squad and market moves, Bruno Lage received four reinforcements last January, such as Samuel Dahl, Manu Silva, Bruma, and Andrea Belotti. The Special One, in turn, is waiting for the transfer market to open, but he already knows he will have a major arrival.

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