Di María has a dig at Bruno Lage after Benfica announce new manager: Now... | OneFootball

Ángel Di María left a comment on Benfica’s social media regarding the signing of José Mourinho, where he appears to ‘take a shot’ at Bruno Lage. The former Benfica coach was dismissed by Rui Costa after the Eagles’ defeat to Qarabag in the Champions League.

The President of Benfica acted quickly to find the club’s new manager, and the official announcement was made on the afternoon of Thursday, September 18. José Mourinho is the new leader of the Eagles, a decision that seems to have pleased Ángel Di María.

The Argentine winger made a point of commenting on the post where Benfica made José Mourinho’s appointment official with the following phrase: “Now yes.” These were the words chosen by Di María, in a message that also seems to target Bruno Lage, suggesting that the former Benfica player believes the club can now reach its potential this season.

It’s worth recalling that Ángel Di María left Benfica at the end of last season to return to Rosario Central, the club where he came up through the ranks in Argentina. Last season, he was managed by Bruno Lage, with whom he won the League Cup, but failed to achieve the goals in the national league and the Portuguese Cup.

After Di María’s departure, Bruno Lage remained at the Estádio da Luz, starting the season by winning the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira and securing a spot in the main draw of the Champions League. However, the Portuguese coach could not withstand two negative results, against Santa Clara and Qarabag, and was dismissed, now being replaced by José Mourinho.

Check out Di María’s words about Benfica below:

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