José Mourinho to skip press conference for Santa Clara v Benfica | OneFootball

José Mourinho will not hold a press conference to preview the game against Santa Clara, scheduled for Friday. The Eagles' coach will only speak to BTV, the Club's official channel, at 10:30 AM on Thursday, before the team travels to the Azores.

In the second half of the championship, the coach only attended one preview conference, on the eve of the match against Alverca. Before facing Rio Ave, Tondela, and Estrela da Amadora, the "Special One" had also only spoken to BTV, the Club of Light's channel.

This decision may aim to not "fuel" the speculation of José Mourinho possibly taking on the role of Portugal's national team coach after Roberto Martínez's departure, following the World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The "Special One" reached a remarkable milestone after the game against Alverca. The 65-year-old coach achieved his 18th consecutive victory in the Portuguese League. The goals by Andreas Schjelderup and Anísio Cabral were crucial to achieving this feat.

The Eagles will return to the field next Friday, the 13th, against Santa Clara. The match, part of the 22nd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, will be played at 6:30 PM at the Estádio de São Miguel in the Azores. The Reds aim to win to stay in the title race.

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