Nemanja Matic clear on whether Mourinho should stay at Benfica | OneFootball

Nemanja Matic spoke about Benfica’s current moment and the derby against Sporting, also putting into context the importance of José Mourinho’s work at the club. The former Eagles midfielder highlighted that the match could be decisive in the title race and argues that the Special One should stay - having been linked with Newcastle.

“I hope Mourinho stays, I like seeing Benfica with him. Mourinho is the master of big games. The way he prepares for big matches is very similar to the rest, but he always does something special for these games. For this one, I don’t know what he will do, but I’m sure he will prepare the game in the best possible way", he told newspaper 'O Jogo'. For the current Sassuolo player, the way the coach prepares for high-demand matches can be decisive.

“He will know how to motivate the players, and Benfica will play well,” he said, underlining his confidence in the coach’s ability to deal with this type of match. Even so, he acknowledged some uncertainty about the future, saying: “summer is coming, and anything is possible".

The midfielder believes in a win: “It’s an important game for both teams, but I think Benfica can win. In a derby, anything is possible. This season, I’ve seen a Benfica side that knows how to compete in big games. If Benfica can beat Real Madrid, playing so well, and put in great performances, like against Napoli, why wouldn’t Benfica be able to beat Sporting?".

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