José Mourinho has spoken candidly ahead of his highly anticipated return to Stamford Bridge as Benfica prepare to face Chelsea in the Champions League.
The Portuguese manager, who remains a legendary figure at the club where he enjoyed immense success, admitted that the ground still feels like home but made it clear his priorities have changed.
The Portuguese manager, who remains a legendary figure at the club where he enjoyed immense success, admitted that the ground still feels like home but made it clear his priorities have changed.
“I feel at home here. But I’m not a Blue anymore… I am a Red now, and I want to win,” Mourinho said, underlining his determination to lead Benfica to victory despite his emotional ties with Chelsea.
Reflecting on the club’s recent journey, Mourinho suggested that Chelsea had lost direction in the years following Roman Abramovich’s departure. However, he praised current head coach Enzo Maresca for restoring structure and confidence, pointing to the team’s Conference League and Club World Cup triumphs as signs of renewed identity.
The return also stirred personal memories for Mourinho, whose images and achievements still decorate Stamford Bridge. While he acknowledged that Chelsea will always be an important part of his career, he stressed that his focus is firmly on Benfica’s success in the present.
For Mourinho, the trip back to West London is symbolic, but he insists that sentiment will not distract him.
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