Glorioso 1904 exclusive - Nuno Campilho: Benfica should keep Mourinho | OneFootball

Nuno Campilho preferred the continuity of José Mourinho over a change to Marco Silva. In this Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, Campilho analyzed some of the main issues dominating current Benfica affairs, from the possible arrival of Marco Silva to the squad’s needs for 2026/27. Asked about the possible appointment of Marco Silva to succeed José Mourinho, the well-known Eagles supporter said he was open to the scenario, but made an important caveat.

"Although that appointment has not yet been confirmed, given the options available, I do not disagree with it and I am waiting - optimistically - to see the results it may bring. However, I have to be consistent, first of all by not immediately taking for granted something that has not yet been formally confirmed and, reaffirming that, for me, the best option would always be to keep Mourinho", he began by telling our newspaper.

As for the way Benfica’s hierarchy may have handled the Special One’s departure to Real Madrid, the current senior EPAL official prefers to wait for further clarification before giving a definitive opinion. "I do not have a formed opinion on that. I can only have one once I have all the information related to that matter, starting with clarification from the hierarchy, which has not yet been provided", he explained.

Another topic discussed was Sidny Cabral’s transfer to Trabzonspor. For Nuno Campilho, the winger’s departure was the most suitable solution for all parties involved. "Given the discomfort he himself caused when he asked Vinicius Júnior for his shirt, and the fact that up to that moment and, even less so, after it, he had not shown himself to be such a great added value, I believe it was the best solution for all parties involved", he argued.

To finish, the Benfica supporter identified the areas he considers priorities to strengthen in the next transfer window. "In my opinion: a center-back, a defensive midfielder, an attacking midfielder - or a defensive forward, if you get what I mean… a second striker, so to speak - and a striker. The rest is whatever the market dictates, depending on any unexpected departure and any other good opportunity that may arise", he concluded.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.