Mourinho on Famalicão v Benfica: I don't want a team... | OneFootball

José Mourinho previewed the match against Famalicão, in the 32nd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. In the press room, the Benfica manager revealed that the team is on alert and stressed that he prefers a squad under pressure not to drop points in this final stretch of the championship, despite the points gap.

"It is a fact that after fighting so hard and after winning so many points, we have reached a situation where we depend only on ourselves, but it may seem strange or even hard to understand, but I would rather need all 9 points to qualify. You may ask me why," began the Eagles' coach.

"Because in seemingly less difficult situations, or easier ones, we have stumbled and, after good things, we have stumbled. The draw in Tondela after beating Real Madrid... A run of excellent results and then we drew with Casa Pia. Only after the win at Alvalade did we not stumble and managed to win at home again. It may seem hard to understand, but I would rather be forced to win all 9 points. Whoever is strong becomes even stronger," added José Mourinho.

"I have already spoken to the players about this. I do not want a team thinking that 7 points are enough. I do not want a relaxed team, but rather a team under pressure. Famalicão have been a good team since the start of the season; people are talking about them now, but the reality is that they have been a good team since the beginning of the season," acknowledged the Special One.

"Being in 4th place, behind the big four, is only a surprise to those who are not paying attention. They are indeed a good team with the ambition of qualifying for one of the two European competitions within reach, and a team that certainly has the ambition to beat Benfica. A difficult game for us, a difficult game for them," concluded José Mourinho, in a press conference.

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