Premier League boss says Benfica have the best Portuguese manager

Ruben Amorim , Manchester United's coach, commented on the return of José Mourinho to Portuguese football and Benfica , after the victory against rival Chelsea (2-1). The coach did not spare compliments to his compatriot and says that "he is the best Portuguese coach".

"He is the best Portuguese coach and that will not change. He was always a very special person in our football, but also in the world and he opened all the doors for us. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for José Mourinho", said Amorim, in statements to DAZN Portugal.

The United coach believes that the return of the 'Special One' will mark the national sports news: "I think it will be very fun for you in Portugal and you should enjoy it. But that's how it is and we will be here watching what happens, but focused only on Manchester and this will be my only club".

Before the match, Ruben Amorim had already denied that he had been contacted to return to Portugal to coach Benfica, after Bruno Lage's departure from the technical command of the eagles. The current Manchester United coach denied the interest and said he has no intentions of leaving the Premier League .

Benfica won this Saturday, September 20, against AFS with José Mourinho already on the bench. The Portuguese coach succeeded Bruno Lage, the last coach of the reds . Meanwhile, Manchester United , under Ruben Amorim, defeated Chelsea (2-1) in the Premier League .

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