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Benfica are closing in on a deal to reappoint Jose Mourinho within the aftermath of their shock Champions League defeat to Qarabag.
Their European opener bought off to a really perfect begin after they held a two-goal lead by simply the sixteenth minute on their house turf. But, by the 86th, that they had simply conceded a 3rd purpose to spherical off a 3-2 loss.
The consequence spelt the tip of Bruno Lage’s tenure on the Estadio da Luz, which had been anticipated in current days – a lot in order that Ruben Amorim had been tipped for a shock return to his native Portugal to succeed his compatriot.
It was reported after Manchester United’s defeat on the Etihad final Sunday that Amorim might properly be supplied an exit route from his struggles in England.
Joao Noronha Lopes, the main candidate to win Benfica’s presidential election, was in attendance on the Manchester derby and was regarded as spearheading a case to carry Amorim again to his former facet.
Nevertheless, now eager to nominate a fast alternative, Benfica have turned their consideration to a different former flame within the type of Mourinho.
The previous Pink Devils and Chelsea boss was relieved of his duties by Fenerbahce when the Turkish outfit have been knocked out of the Champions League play-offs in late August.
He’s eager to return to teaching as swiftly as doable, so he has now opened the door to a different enterprise in his homeland.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed this morning that ‘superior talks’ are underway between all events to barter an settlement that sees the 62-year-old again within the dugout in Lisbon by the tip of the week.
