Mourinho full of praise for Benfica star, says he reminds him of Drogba | OneFootball

did not hide his admiration for Anísio Cabral. At the end of the meeting, the Benfica coach attended the press conference, where he answered journalists' questions, including some related to the young forward, who made history against Alverca and ended up being compared to… Didier Drogba.

"Regarding Anísio's ceiling, it depends on many things. The potential is there, the physicality, the deep movements", José Mourinho began by saying in the press room at Estádio da Luz when asked about the qualities of the number 72.

"He has things in his game with his back to the goal very similar to a player I had. Anísio is also very quick with his shots", added the 63-year-old coach, without revealing at the time which player the Special One was comparing Anísio Cabral to.

"He has goals, in Tondela he almost scored again when he came on. But, you can laugh or call me an idiot, heading is not his strong suit", he stated, affirming that the number 72 has shown qualities in certain specifics that are not his forte.

"Drogba [Didier]. Then Drogba would score five goals with five headers from crosses… Anísio also scored two, but I think it was a miracle because he really needs to improve in that aspect", admitted the Special One when asked about the identity of the athlete in question.

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