Bernardo Ribeiro swipes at Mourinho: not fit for Benfica boss | OneFootball

The conditions of the green carpet at Estádio São Miguel were one of the topics addressed by José Mourinho last Thursday, in the preview of the Santa Clara - Benfica match. The "Special One" stated that "the field is definitely the problem." However, Bernardo Ribeiro criticizes the coach's words.

"Benfica will find a much better pitch than what Sporting and Porto encountered. I think it's not appropriate for the Benfica coach (José Mourinho) to find an excuse, I don't know for what, with the pitch", he said during a debate on the NOW channel.

The director of the Record newspaper reinforced his opinion: "All the other teams in the Championship will also play in the Azores. Therefore, Benfica will not face better or worse conditions than the others. Due to climatic circumstances, Benfica will have better conditions than their rivals", he expressed.

It should be noted that Fredrik Aursnes is out of options due to injury and the midfield will necessarily be changed, with Enzo Barrenechea being chosen by José Mourinho to take the starting position in place of the Norwegian international in the Azores.

Benfica will take the field this Friday, February 13th, against Santa Clara, in a match related to the 22nd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The match against the team led by Petit will be played at 6:30 PM, at Estádio de São Miguel, in the Azorean archipelago.

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