Jorge Jesus looks back on his Benfica days, says it opened doors for... | OneFootball

Jorge Jesus is not a name that generates total unanimity among Benfica fans, however, no one can deny that the Portuguese is the most successful coach of Benfica in recent years. Recently, the current Al Nassr coach recalls how the Eagles were important for his career.

Present at the Portugal Football Summit, where he considered the possibility of returning home, the coach was invited to recall his career: "When I joined Benfica. In 2009/10, the first of 6 consecutive years at Benfica [in the first stint]. In that first year, Benfica immediately became champions".

He then recalled how the Eagles were overwhelming, stating that his success at Estádio da Luz, alongside the Reds, allowed him to be known beyond borders: "Benfica didn't play, it flew. It had a super team and started opening doors abroad".

Now, with an international career, Jorge Jesus gave due credit to the red and white emblem: "At that time, it never crossed my mind that I would leave Portugal and now I have been to other countries. It was Benfica that opened the doors to the world for me, I have no doubt".

"No, not a father. My players know. Now I went to Al Nassr, the most difficult challenge of my coaching career. I told them 'I'm not your father, I'm your coach'. I'm not friends with my children, I'm their father. Oh yes...", Jorge Jesus mentioned, explaining his relationship with the players.

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