Key player for José Mourinho hits milestone at Benfica: "Special" | OneFootball

who saw José Mourinho analyze his future with the Eagles, gave high praise to the Benfica coach. The Portuguese international reached 150 matches with the Club da Luz and reflected on his journey with the Reds, revealing that the first game was the most special.

"It means a lot [150 games]. Since the first game in the A team, any game in which I step on the field has a very great meaning. Because I spent many years in training and my dream was always to play in the main team. Reaching this mark of 150 games, being so young, I think it's something very special," began António Silva.

About the most special moment with the Benfica shirt since he joined the A team, António Silva has no doubts: "The debut is always the most memorable game, because it's where everything begins. It was very special, at 18 years old, very young, and it was something I wasn't expecting at that time. That was the most special game."

"It's a lot of work. Of course, luck must always be allied with work, but what they can control is daily work. The coaches are quality, they are very competent. The people around the training and everything is based on work," said António Silva, discussing the secrets of success.

"Everyone knows the quality that Mister Mourinho brings to his teams, I think, above all, it's a lot of his winning mentality having been through many clubs, having won everywhere, and I think that's what he can bring to our team," concluded António Silva.

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