Sources close to Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho have told Sky Sports Football that one of the Premier League's biggest clubs is closely monitoring his work at Benfica. The club see Mourinho's experience in big games and his cool-headed decisions under pressure as a viable option ahead of next season.
The sources say the club's convincing win over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League has made a big impression on the club. Now, the focus is on one thing: if Mourinho knocks the "royals" out of the competition in the play-offs, serious steps could be taken to sign him in the summer.
Decisive dates are clear
The two matches between Benfica and Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs will be held on February 17 and 25. These two matches could affect not only the qualification, but also Mourinho's future - in football, sometimes a single clash can shake up the entire summer transfer market.
The situation in the championship is also in focus
It is noted that Benfica is in third place in the Portuguese Primeira Liga with 52 points. This means that the club is also maintaining its rhythm in the domestic competition, and in Europe, results on the "big stage" could further boost Mourinho's shares.
In short, the "game" in Lisbon is not only on the field: on the one hand - a qualification for the play-offs, on the other - a possible super appointment in the summer. Mourinho, as usual: the more pressure, the more the "Special One" mode is turned on.
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