Since leaving the technical leadership of Roma (Italy), Jose Mourinho has been present at many of the home matches of Sporting and Benfica, where he lives “near Lisbon”, in addition to watching in Setubel, but what he saw from the Portuguese League did not satisfy him, on the contrary.
“I would like to see more balanced matches. It seems to me that there is a big gap that separates the best players from the rest. I have seen matches where, after 10 minutes, you already know who is winning and after 20 minutes the match is over. I thought there was a more consistent development and a more competitive league, and that surprised me negatively,” he told Sport TV, on the sidelines of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia.
Mourinho also spoke about the title fight, keeping Porto in the race with Benfica and Sporting.
He explained, “It is an open battle. The Porto team cannot be excluded. They have a special mentality. But it will continue until the end. I do not think anyone will win with a cigarette in their mouth.”
On the other hand, the Portuguese coach said that he hopes to return to the field next season.
“If I could train tomorrow, I would, I feel empty when I don't train. Maybe I'll come back next summer and try to make the best decision,” Mo said.
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