Porto boss on José Mourinho ahead of Benfica clash: a true inspiration | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli has already spoken about the arrival of José Mourinho at Benfica. The Porto coach spoke with journalists at a press conference previewing the match against Rio Ave, for the sixth round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, and was asked about the arrival of the Portuguese coach at Clube da Luz.

"He was an important coach at FC Porto, for its history, but I haven't spoken with him [Mourinho was at the Dragão last week]," Francesco Farioli began, without seeming to want to elaborate much on the subject of Benfica's new coach.

Soon after, the Porto coach was questioned again about José Mourinho. Again, with few words, Francesco Farioli addressed José Mourinho's arrival in Portuguese football, not hiding the fact that the Portuguese coach is "a reference."

"I don't have to comment on Mr. Mourinho's career. He is a reference for Portuguese football, for many coaches and for me, but I am not going to comment on something that is not official. Nor do I have to comment on what does not concern FC Porto. But I admire what he has done," said Francesco Farioli.

Benfica against Qarabag, counting for the Champions League. Immediately afterwards, rumors emerged that José Mourinho would be chosen to replace the dismissed coach, which was confirmed last Wednesday, September 17.

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