After Benfica v Gil Vicente, Mourinho: "Star not at his best" | OneFootball

Benfica defeated Gil Vicente 2-1 and, at the end of the match, José Mourinho admitted that Aursnes "has not been doing well"

Benfica beat Gil Vicente, 2-1, with considerable difficulty. José Mourinho also explained that he has not yet had time to implement most of his ideas and assured that, despite the consistency he is known for, Fredrik Aursnes has been out of form.

"There's no time for major surgery. At most, a bit of botox in the right places to change the shape and bring youth [laughs]. The team is very tired. Aursnes is 'jack of all trades'", began the Special One, at the press conference.

However, Mourinho admitted that the Norwegian has not been at his best: "In the last two games he has had many difficulties, it's a matter of focus. The team needs to rest and increase confidence levels. I need to get to know them too. Don't take this the wrong way, but there are no two identical coaches".

"The coach can't change things he doesn't like with a snap of his fingers. The players need a bit of time. When people used to talk about the psychological whip, I say the methodological whip. We need to work differently and need time", concluded José Mourinho.

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