Ex-Sporting man: Mourinho lacked trophies at Benfica, no League Cup | OneFootball

José Mourinho - who was praised by Rui Borges - was announced as Bruno Lage’s successor at Benfica. After it was pointed out that the coach hasn’t won a league title in 10 years, Maniche, former Sporting player, came to the coach’s defense, recalling the few clubs where Mourinho didn’t win trophies.

“José Mourinho won trophies at almost every club. He didn’t win at Tottenham, he didn’t win at Fenerbahçe,” said the former midfielder. In the studio, he was corrected: “at Benfica, Mourinho didn’t win trophies either.” Maniche responded with humor, during a debate show on CNN Portugal.

“José Mourinho didn’t win trophies at Benfica because there was no League Cup…”, he joked, alluding to the fact that Benfica ‘collected’ several trophies in the early editions of the lesser competition. On a more serious note, Maniche pointed out that Mourinho was only at the Luz club for three months, so it would have been difficult to win trophies in such a short period.

“José Mourinho has everything a coach should have. He has game knowledge, charisma, and is an exemplary professional. At some clubs, he didn’t get results, but those were difficult projects. He never waited for the ideal club. He was at Roma and won, at Manchester United he won the Europa League…,” noted the former Portuguese international.

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