Varandas slams Rui Costa over Benfica management: says it’s with sadness... | OneFootball

Varandas Fernandes, former vice-president of Benfica, leveled several criticisms at the management of Rui Costa at Clube da Luz. The former club official gave an interview to the newspaper Record, where he discussed the current situation at the Eagles, as well as the hiring of José Mourinho and the dismissal of Bruno Lage.

For João Varandas Fernandes, the poor performances are linked to the current situation: "It was a poor performance. Normally, Benfica, at home, manages to outplay its opponents, and against Gil Vicente, they were outplayed. Which is not normal, it is not part of our traditions."

"", said the former vice-president of Benfica. Recall that at the General Assembly of Clube da Luz, there were even confrontations among the fans present.

He also spoke about the hiring of the current Benfica coach: "I wouldn't have let Bruno Lage go, because we have elections coming up and the newly elected board would have the opportunity to choose their coach. This way, they will always be bound by the contract signed with José Mourinho."

"My concern is not just about the performances. Of course, I am very worried about the recent performances, but also about the great instability and fragmentation we are experiencing. Benfica is built on unity, not fragmentation," concluded the university professor, expressing concern about the current state of the Club.

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