Bruno Fernandes wades in on Mourinho: Benfica should be proud | OneFootball

Former attacking midfielder Bruno Fernandes, now 51, is currently developing a project outside Portugal, taking on a role at an academy in Gonio (Georgia). Despite the distance, he continues to follow Portuguese football closely and keeps a close eye on Benfica.

In his view, the coach, whose contract renewal is on hold, could have led the Eagles to the title: "He is a coach of great quality, and Benfica should be proud to have him. If he had started the season and been able to build the squad his way, I believe Benfica would be champions," he told the newspaper 'Record'.

Bruno Fernandes also commented on the way the coach reacts to less positive results, defending his direct approach: "He is very sincere and does not like draws or defeats that hurt the team’s objectives. There are players who do not know how to deal with that bluntness, but he experiences everything very intensely and always wants to improve what is not going well,".

Recalling the period when he worked with Mourinho at Porto, the former midfielder highlighted the coach’s personality: "Not everyone deals well with his honesty, but I always liked the way he communicated. He was serious, direct, and also knew how to listen. That helped create a mentally strong group,".

"Honestly, I do not believe Benfica will drop points again, especially at home," while also criticizing the inconsistency of the Madeira side.

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