Summary
Jose Mourinho might replace Bruno Lage as the manager of Benfica after Lage was dismissed following a recent defeat. Mourinho is reportedly considering returning to Portugal to manage the team once again. The club aims to have a new manager by Saturday, though it has not officially confirmed Mourinho as the choice.
Key Facts
- Bruno Lage was dismissed as Benfica's manager after a loss to Qarabag in the Champions League.
- Benfica's president, Rui Costa, wants to appoint a new manager by Saturday.
- Jose Mourinho is open to returning to manage in Portugal, where he started his career.
- Mourinho was previously fired by Fenerbahce after a Champions League play-off loss to Benfica.
- Mourinho first managed Benfica in 2000 but left after only 10 games.
- If Mourinho takes the job, he may face his former club, Chelsea, in the Champions League on September 30.
- Benfica is currently sixth in the Primeira Liga and five points behind the leader, Porto.
- Benfica has an upcoming presidential election on October 25, unrelated to the managerial change.
