José Mourinho on Benfica fans’ support at the Luz: I didn’t feel it | OneFootball

José Mourinho admitted that he couldn't feel the support of the Benfica fans at the Estádio da Luz, as he was too focused on the ongoing match. The Portuguese coach spoke to journalists at a press conference after the draw that the Eagles conceded at home against Rio Ave.

"I didn't feel it. During the game, I don't feel it, I work. I didn't feel it," José Mourinho began to explain after being asked about the support from the fans in red, in the match that marked his debut at the Estádio da Luz in his second stint at the club.

José Mourinho continued with more words on the subject: "I was the first to say that I'm not consensual, I don't need it to be repeated. It's very difficult to be consensual. It's not something that worries me because it's not something I can control."

The Benfica coach was also questioned about his team's ability to become national champions, after making some criticisms about his team concerning the goal by Rio Ave: "Whether we have the mettle or not, we'll see at the end of the championship."

"At the moment, we have four points less than FC Porto and one less than Sporting, considering that these are the title contenders, I don't know if Sp. Braga or V. Guimarães consider themselves, there's still a long way to go. There's a lot missing," José Mourinho concluded, regarding Benfica's mettle to become national champions.

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