Premier League boss says Benfica have the best Portuguese manager | OneFootball

Ruben Amorim, Manchester United's coach, commented on José Mourinho's return to Portuguese football and to Benfica, following the victory against rival Chelsea (2-1). The coach did not hold back on praising his compatriot, saying that "he is the best Portuguese coach".

“He is the best Portuguese coach and that will not change. He has always been a very special person in our football, but also in the world and he opened all the doors for us. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for José Mourinho,” said Amorim, in statements to DAZN Portugal.

The United coach believes that the return of the ‘Special One’ will make a mark on the national sports scene: “I think it will be very entertaining for you in Portugal and you should enjoy it. But that's how it is, and we will be here watching what happens, but focused only on Manchester and that will be my only club.”

Before the match, Ruben Amorim had already denied being contacted to return to Portugal to coach Benfica, after Bruno Lage's departure from the Eagles' technical command. The current Manchester United coach denied the interest and said he had no intention of leaving the Premier League.

Benfica won this Saturday, September 20, against AFS with José Mourinho already on the bench. The Portuguese coach succeeded Bruno Lage, the last coach of the Reds. Meanwhile, Manchester United, under Ruben Amorim, defeated Chelsea (2-1) in the Premier League.

Amorim talks about Mourinho's move to Benfica:

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