Ruben Amorim to Benfica? Ex-Eagles boss pokes fun at Mourinho | OneFootball

Álvaro Magalhães believes it makes no sense to talk about Ruben Amorim's return - who was dismissed from Manchester United - to Portugal and, more specifically, to Benfica. In statements to Notícias ao Minuto, the former assistant coach of Clube da Luz also took a jab at José Mourinho, suggesting that he needs to show results.

“It makes no sense, it has become a trend to associate Benfica with Ruben Amorim. José Mourinho is an experienced coach, with maturity, who doesn't need to prove anything to anyone even if he doesn't win. Amorim was successful at Sporting, which, with all due respect, is not Benfica,” Álvaro Magalhães began to state.

“I know that club and there are no projects there. Coaches have to prepare the team year after year to win titles, to meet the fans' demands. The future is for those not used to winning. In Portugal, Benfica has a level of pressure similar to Manchester United in England and Ruben Amorim couldn't handle it,” the coach added.

“January is very important for Benfica, not only for the coach but for everyone within the structure, including president Rui Costa. Third place in the championship, 10 points behind leader Porto,” Álvaro Magalhães reminded, 'demanding' results from the current coach of Clube da Luz.

“Mourinho took over the technical command two points from first place, we cannot forget. Naturally, there are criticisms and the fans are upset. The League Cup and the Portuguese Cup are coming, competitions that Benfica must win to mitigate the damage. If the results are not positive, there will be talks,” concluded Álvaro Magalhães.

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