Benfica player declares love for... José Mourinho: the greatest ever | OneFootball

Hours before facing Nacional, Vangelis Pavlidis admitted the possibility of leaving Benfica. In an interview, the number "14" revealed that he is always looking for the best conditions for himself and his career. However, in the same interview, the Greek lavished praise on José Mourinho.

Speaking to FOSonline, the Greek striker did not hold back and summed up the 63-year-old coach clearly: "Special One!". For Pavlidis, there is no doubt about the stature of the current Eagles head coach.

"He has a passion for football. He loves the sport, loves his players, and is always sincere," he said, highlighting one of the traits he values most in the Portuguese manager. The forward went even further in his assessment, underlining the coach’s experience and knowledge. "He knows and understands everything about football and how he should manage his teams. We have all seen that over so many years, and his career speaks for itself," it reads.

In closing, Vangelis Pavlidis left a phrase that perfectly sums up the feeling inside the dressing room. "He is something special as a coach… he is the best of all." Strong praise that reinforces José Mourinho’s influence within the Benfica squad.

This season, playing for Benfica, Vangelis Pavlidis - valued at €32 million - has already made 49 official appearances: 29 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 14 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 4,037 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Greek has scored 29 goals and provided five assists.

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