José Mourinho to Benfica? Some admit: expectations... | OneFootball

Benfica is currently going through a more turbulent period, both institutionally and in terms of sports. In this Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, our newspaper spoke with Nuno Campilho, a well-known Benfica supporter, who analyzed José Mourinho’s first month, as well as the tense moments between the Eagles and their rivals.

Almost a month since José Mourinho returned to Estádio da Luz, Glorioso 1904 asked Nuno Campilho to evaluate the work done: “In any case, especially considering the last two matches, I admit that expectations are positive, given the behavior of the players and the team, which showed increased maturity, discipline, and commitment.”

However, when asked by our newspaper about the possibility of the Eagles needing reinforcements, the well-known Benfiquista agreed with the Special One: “Given his statements in that regard, I believe so. Namely, with regard to the attack, with the already mentioned need for another player who can make a difference on the wings and a more powerful player for the front line, someone strong in aerial play.”

On the other hand, another topic that has marked the current events at Benfica is the exchange of accusations with rivals. In conversation with Glorioso 1904, the commentator began by stating that it is something common: “It’s just another episode in relationships that, to be honest, sometimes don’t even exist, simply because they don’t exist at all.” However, he highlighted Rui Costa’s attitude: “The current President has always stood out for his constructive approach, seeking common ground and with an active and constant concern to dignify Portuguese football.”

One of the consequences of this most recent episode is the complaint against Alan Varela. Speaking to our newspaper, Nuno Campilho was very direct in his assessment of this topic: “First of all, it seems perfectly legitimate to me, and even more so given the complaint filed by Porto against Pavlidis. If that hadn’t happened, would Benfica still consider filing a complaint against Alan Varela? Maybe not, but, ‘what goes around, comes around’.”

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