Ex-Benfica player: Mourinho can revive his career at Luz | OneFootball

Carlitos, former Benfica player, expressed great satisfaction with the signing of José Mourinho by the Luz club. The former Eagles striker was coached by José Mourinho at the Luz club during the 2000/01 season and gave an interview to Notícias ao Minuto, where he discussed the return of the Special One to Portugal. He is not the first former Benfica player to comment on Mourinho's return.

"I welcome José Mourinho's return to Portuguese football and to his country. I had the honor of being coached by him and he is undoubtedly one of the best coaches of all time. With his experience, he will make Benfica stronger both mentally and in terms of football, which is something that should be normal with the current squad. I have respect for Bruno Lage, but it was clear that with any less-than-good result, things would get difficult. The supporters were running out of patience," Carlitos began by explaining.

The striker, who played for the Eagles between 2000 and 2004, continued: "We are talking about someone with a proven track record. Mourinho has not lost his qualities and comes to Portugal very eager to show what he can do at Benfica, which has taken a huge step with this signing. He will have to adapt to the players and vice versa as well. His way of working and winning is contagious. I believe in attractive football with visible results."

"I don’t think this is Mourinho’s last opportunity at a big club, but it is a great chance to revive his career, not that it is lost. We know he comes from a few dismissals and this partnership will work out. Benfica is a great club, which will offer the best conditions to one of the most renowned coaches in Europe," said Carlitos, who played more than 50 games for the Eagles.

He concluded, showing confidence in Rui Costa’s decision: "There is always the possibility of failure, because the ball is round and football has that magic, both for good and for bad. However, this has everything to be a successful bet."

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