Vieira drops hint on Mourinho’s Benfica future: I hope that… | OneFootball

Luís Filipe Vieira – who left harsh criticism of Rui Costa – hopes to continue working with José Mourinho, if he wins the Benfica elections scheduled for October 25. In a lengthy interview, the former President and now candidate for the reds was asked about Sérgio Conceição, but preferred to focus on the present.

“The coach of Benfica must be aligned with the vision of transforming the club into a European powerhouse. At this moment, the coach of Benfica is José Mourinho, and I hope to continue with him, which will mean that the results are good,” said Luís Filipe Vieira in an interview with Notícias ao Minuto.

“Only elite coaches, prepared to compete at the level of the Champions League, will have the privilege of leading Benfica’s main squad with me. To that end, I can guarantee that the coaching staff will have all the necessary conditions to enhance the qualities of the players and the collective performance of the team,” stated Luís Filipe Vieira.

“The profile I am looking for is clear: strong leadership, good communication, modern training methodology, ability to develop young players, and a winning spirit. I will not confirm any names, but I guarantee high standards and ambition,” concluded Luís Filipe Vieira, when asked about the possibility of Sérgio Conceição coaching the reds.

At that time, the former Porto coach neither confirmed nor denied such a scenario. Now, with José Mourinho returning to the Eagles, that possibility is losing ground.

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