José Boto tips Mourinho's possible Benfica successor: a talent emerging | OneFootball

José Boto argues that Filipe Luís has all the qualities needed to succeed in European football, particularly at Benfica. In an interview with the newspaper A Bola, Flamengo’s sporting director praised the Mengão coach and commented on José Mourinho’s arrival at Clube da Luz.

“Filipe Luís is a young coach, with only one year in the profession, but with enormous talent. I have worked with many coaches and I consider him to be on the same level as the best,” José Boto began, praising the work the coach has been doing at Flamengo.

“Filipe Luís still has a lot of room to grow, but he already has a level that clearly allows him to coach in Europe. [Could he coach Benfica?] Well, if he coaches Flamengo, he is perfectly capable of coaching Benfica,” added José Boto – who has criticized Abel in recent weeks – looking ahead to the coach’s future career.

Finally, José Boto addressed Benfica’s current situation: “José Mourinho is perhaps the best Portuguese coach of all time, with a track record that speaks for itself. I think this entire generation, of which I am a part, who works in football, owes a debt of gratitude to Mourinho, because he opened the doors for Portuguese professionals to work around the world.”

Filipe Luís took over as Flamengo’s head coach in 2024. So far, the former footballer has led 83 matches, recording 53 wins, 20 draws, and 10 losses. The former left-back is very close to winning the Brasileirão and will play the Libertadores final against Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras.

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