Mourinho reveals if Newcastle v Benfica result affects Luz elections | OneFootball

José Mourinho believes that the result of the game against Newcastle in the Champions League will not influence the outcome of the elections at Benfica. The coach thinks that the match will have the same importance as all the previous and upcoming challenges for the Eagles.

"Regarding the elections, playing, coaching at Benfica already involves pressure, responsibility, and it's not for everyone. But it's enough pressure being a coach, a player at Benfica, without adding extra pressure from the elections", Mourinho began, who has new selections in the squad.

"I don't think it's fair, and I don't think we have to be prepared for that. We prepared for the Chaves game and will prepare for Saturday's game against Arouca, forgetting that there are elections. Our job is different, and that's what we need to focus on", he added.

On the fact that they haven't scored in the Champions League yet, Mourinho was direct: "There are 18 points up for grabs. After tomorrow's game, there will be 15. If we get 15 points, we qualify. Tomorrow's game is not decisive, but we will play thinking that it is, that it's our opportunity, but it's not".

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