Benfica coach Bruno Lage will not have survived the nightmare of the day before. The defeat of the Portuguese club at home against Qarabag (2-3), on the first day of the Champions League, caused a real earthquake in Lisbon. According to several media, the club president decided last night: Bruno Lage was removed from his duties after this setback.
And the name of his successor already circulates insistently and it is not anyone! José Mourinho, freshly thanked by the Fenerbahç a few weeks ago, after elimination in C1 dams, against Benfica, would be in a position to take over the team. A new one that makes a big splash in Portugal where the “special one” remains a mythical figure of the round ball.
CNN Portugal claims that an agreement has already been found between the Lisbon club and the former Roma coach. For his part, journalist Fabrizio Romano talks about well -advanced discussions: ”
The doors are open on the side of Mourinho, an agreement could quickly be found. »»
A return expected for 20 years
This possible return would have a particular flavor for Mourinho. After a flash passage on the bench of Benfica in 2000 (only nine matches), he had joined Porto where he shone by winning the Champions League in 2004 before taking the direction of England.
According to the daily A bolaeverything could be finalized very quickly, maybe even during the day. If this is confirmed, Benfica could hit a big blow by offering one of the most titled coaches in history to try to relaunch his season.
