José Mourinho opens up on Benfica return: it won't be easy | OneFootball

José Mourinho admitted that returning to Benfica is a huge responsibility, and lamented the number of Benfica players who joined their national teams during the current FIFA international break. The Eagles' coach was present at the Portugal Football Globes, where he spoke to the media.

"It has been challenging, a big responsibility. But in my own country, at a club with the social dimension of Benfica, it is much greater," José Mourinho began by saying to the journalists present. It is worth remembering that the coach replaced Bruno Lage at the helm of the Eagles, who also commented on this decision.

José Mourinho, a big name in the history of world football, with two Champions League titles in his career, then said he hopes to be a positive influence for national football: "I will try to make my presence a positive one for the development and prestige of our football".

José Mourinho joined Benfica at a time with many matches, where conveying new game ideas is complicated due to the few training sessions he has led. The international break would be a good time for this to happen, but the Eagles were left without a large part of the squad, who joined their respective national teams. Regarding this circumstance, the Benfica coach said the following:

"It's difficult [to get the message across], but it means quality because the players leave. But it also gives us the opportunity to work with the under-19, under-23, and even under-16 teams to train with us. It's a club that looks to the younger players," concluded the Benfica coach.

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