Eddie Howe hails Benfica star ahead of Newcastle clash: incredible | OneFootball

Eddie Howe showered José Mourinho with high praise. In the preview of Newcastle vs Benfica, the coach of the historic English club was full of admiration for the pillar of the reds, stating that he is “one of the best ever in the Premier League” and discussing the recent classic against Porto in Liga Portugal Betclic.

“They didn’t park the bus against Porto. They were well organized and also attacked, especially in the second half. Here too, there will be moments when they will threaten us,” Eddie Howe began, in the preview of Newcastle vs Benfica, for the third round of the Champions League.

Regarding José Mourinho, Eddie Howe could not have been clearer: “He’s someone I admire, I’ve played against him before in the Premier League, and as a younger coach I really admired the teams he built, particularly Chelsea. He was a visionary, someone who broke barriers in the way of handling and doing certain things.”

“I followed his [José Mourinho’s] success in three clubs and three leagues, it’s incredible what he has achieved in his career. It’s always a great opportunity for the clubs that face his teams and I’m looking forward to it, I think it’s going to be a great match,” added Eddie Howe, praising the Benfica coach.

“He is one of the best ever in the Premier League. He made a huge impact, his teams had an aura, they were hard to beat and I learned a lot from his teams at the start of my career,” concluded Eddie Howe, recalling José Mourinho’s history in the English championship.

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