Álvaro Magalhães & co! Benfica greats slam Rui Costa, Mourinho: instability | OneFootball

The draw against Braga is still causing plenty of talk, and not a little. After the initial reactions and the criticism from other figures linked to Benfica, Álvaro Magalhães, José Gaspar Ramos and Bruno Costa Carvalho did not remain silent and pointed the finger at the way the team has been playing, also targeting Rui Costa and José Mourinho, president and coach, respectively.

"It is the result of a whole course of action that has been unfolding. The players are uneasy; there is a lack of confidence. Mourinho says they played a great match, but we drew, just like in many others. There is a lack of confidence when it comes to finishing. Their legs tremble; the coach does not convey confidence, he does not create confidence for them to have a good spirit and an awareness of their own worth. The atmosphere is not the best. Those speeches should happen in the dressing room, not in public", the former director told Record newspaper.

"Everyone is to blame. We are not going to hide anything. The working group is not just one person. When Benfica lose, everyone loses. Everyone involved is responsible", Álvaro Magalhães in turn pointed out, blaming all those involved for this result against Braga.

"It is a difficult moment; everything is still heated. There is talk that Mourinho could leave, and that is not good for the club, which needs stability. There are those who cannot steady the group, and Mourinho’s situation does not help; it creates distrust. It would be good if there were stability and if Mourinho made a decision", added the former Eagles footballer.

"For better or worse, those in charge at Benfica are always the ones responsible. Benfica had everything in their hands, and the group reflects this instability surrounding Mourinho. Braga were coming off a defeat and had lost a big game. They played with great intensity in Freiburg and Benfica were the better side, but could not win. This whole saga does not help at all", added the former candidate for the presidency of the Club of Light.

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