Ahead of Benfica v Fenerbahçe, Mourinho on Bruno Lage: “He’s a manager…” | OneFootball

Alongside Anderson Talisca, the player chosen to kick off the match against Benfica, José Mourinho commented on Fenerbahçe's upcoming duel, which aims for the second leg of the Champions League play-off access. Among the topics discussed, the Special One did not risk advancing with the eleven of the reds, stating that Bruno Lage has much to choose from.

Present in the press room of the Estádio da Luz, to anticipate the important duel against the eagles, the Portuguese coach stated that his compatriot is 'happy': “Risk the eleven of Benfica? No. Bruno is a happy coach, with a thousand options. He has so many players and with so much quality that he can play as he wants, with different dynamics”.

Going further, Mourinho emphasized that it would be easier to give the eleven of the Turks and praised the quality that exists in the squad of the reds: “He has a squad with many, many options. He can perfectly take out a player and give another dynamic on the field. Easier to predict Fenerbahçe than Benfica”.

About the game itself, José Mourinho believes that the eagles will not be dependent on certain players, stating that it is a well-built team: “I think that Benfica is not leaning to the right or to the left. Benfica is a balanced team, that defends well and is very well structured from an offensive point of view”.

“They have good construction dynamics, with fast players to attack the space. Benfica is a good team. I was not trying to sell a story and put Benfica on a level that is not theirs. Benfica is a complete, competitive and very balanced team. What I have as a goal for tomorrow's game is just one: to win”, finally added the Special One.

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