Mourinho blasts squad after Benfica–Casa Pia, demands more respect | OneFootball

José Mourinho left a message for Benfica's squad after the draw with Casa Pia. In the press conference, beyond the harsh criticism of the referee (Gustavo Correia) and VAR (João Bento), the Eagles' coach stated that “not all players” understand the magnitude of a club like Benfica.

“Benfica deserves more respect from everyone. When I say everyone, I also mean my players, not myself, because I have endless respect, but it may happen that not all players know yet what Benfica is. And more respect from many people who I feel at this moment do not respect Benfica,” said José Mourinho.

“Benfica is too big and deserves a different kind of respect, but what depends on me is the contact with players and the daily work, that's where I have to act, because there are people who need to understand that Benfica demands the utmost commitment and, we may not be the best coach or the best player in the world, but we must have that maximum demand and responsibility,” added José Mourinho.

“It is difficult to understand how the referee decides on the penalty, but it is more difficult to understand why the VAR does not interfere in a play that is obvious, which is one of the great examples of what UEFA, FIFA, national leagues set as clear at the beginning of each season,” concluded José Mourinho.

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