01.10.2025 08:52
Benfica's head coach Jose Mourinho, in his statements following the defeat to Chelsea, noted that the absence of Kerem Aktürkoğlu was not felt, saying, "Forget about Kerem, Lukebakio is a good player." Referring to his time at Fenerbahçe, Mourinho added, "I had a calm life after Fenerbahçe, I accepted Benfica because it was Benfica," which angered the yellow-navy blue community.
Benfica's head coach Jose Mourinho, after the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, made statements regarding both Kerem Aktürkoğlu and referenced his time at Fenerbahçe, making comments that would provoke the yellow-blue fans.
"FORGET KEREM AKTÜRKOĞLU"
In response to the question, "Is Benfica looking for Kerem Aktürkoğlu?", Jose Mourinho said, "Kerem is no longer here. Benfica did a good job by bringing in Lukebakio, he is a good player. He didn't go through a preparation period, he had a serious injury and could only play for a few minutes. Now he is coming back. So Lukebakio is a good player. Forget about Kerem."
WORDS THAT WILL ANNOY FENERBAHÇE
Jose Mourinho noted that Real Madrid President Florentino Perez congratulated him after signing with Benfica, saying, "After Fenerbahçe, I had a calm life at home; I wasn't expecting Portugal and Benfica. Accepting this offer was not about going back to my family, because my family is in London. I accepted to go to Benfica because it was Benfica. Florentino Perez sent me a message saying, 'I am very happy that you have returned to a club of your level.'"
"I WANT TO WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS"
In response to the question, "Do you have the desire to continue winning championships?", the Portuguese coach said, "Even bigger. When I came to Chelsea, no one expected anything from me. My career has reached a point where they think I use magic to get things done. I left Manchester United after winning championships, I left Tottenham after reaching a final, and I left Roma after two European finals. It is never enough for me. If I am here, it is because I love to challenge myself, to be at the forefront every day. I am eager to win the next match."