Mourinho: We may not be able to score 5 goals in Benfica, we must avoid conceding 4 goals in two rounds like Feyenoord

August 20th August at 3 am on August 21st, Fenerbahce played against Benfica at home in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs. Before the game, Fenerbahce coach Mourinho was interviewed at a press conference.

◉ About the showdown with Benfica

Mourinho: "I understand Benfica's strength and experience. There are many factors that make them popular in this round of showdown. Out of respect for the opponent, I don't want to say we are popular. We will go all out in these two games, with the goal of entering the Champions League."

◉ About the atmosphere created by fans

"In the game against Feyenoord, the fans helped us a lot and allowed us to achieve our goal. Benfica might not be affected too much because they are used to this difficult atmosphere . But I am sure that fans can greatly encourage our players. We were once behind 0-1 against Feyenoord, but the strength of the fans pushed us to overtake 4-2. We were in a difficult stage during the game, but the fans helped us. Although tomorrow is not a decisive game, the players must play with the same mentality, and fans also need to support us like they did against Feyenoord. "

◉ When asked whether the Turkish Super League is related to the Champions League

Mourinho responded: "The Turkish League and the Champions League have nothing directly connected, but participating in the Champions League can bring us There are many positive impacts, especially in terms of economy and brand value. At the same time, it is also very important to play against many strong teams. In this competition system, we will have 8 opponents, so it is a good thing to be able to play here. In the Europa League, the possibility of winning is higher, and we can also strive for good results as one of the strong teams. "

" Frankly speaking, I don't think the Turkish Super League has a lot to do with the Champions League. The biggest problem is the schedule of the Europa League. After playing in the European Cup on Thursday, the league is almost directly scheduled on Sunday, which is more complicated. The Champions League is played on Tuesday or Wednesday, which is relatively reasonable. "

◉ About reply When recalling what Feyenoord said after the war, Mourinho said: "I said, 'I wouldn't be too happy to draw Feyenoorca.' Maybe they felt that Feyenoord was stronger than us, so it would be easier to play with us. As the head coach of Feyenoord, I prefer to play against Nice rather than Benfica. Compared to Feyenoord, we have to play better. This is a very simple truth. Benfica has excellent coaches, has sufficient preparations, has a solid defense, does not easily concede the ball, and has a strong bench lineup. This is a team that should be seen in the Champions League, not a playoff. We have to do it in all aspects To the best. We made a mistake against Feyenoord and conceded 4 goals in two rounds. If we conceded 4 more goals against Benfica, we might not be able to score 5. "

◉ About Murdu's injury

" He participated in training on Sunday and Monday, and it felt good. There is another training today. We can decide after a training session. He is in good overall shape and has a chance to play. Each of our players is very important. If the starter performs poorly, there are substitutes who can top it. We look at the problem with the team as the core, not the individual. The key is team football."

◉ About Ak Turkoglu

"If Akturkoglu came on the court, he was playing for Benfica, not Fenerbahce. So I wouldn't think about his problem. He might play against us, but this is the tactical game of football. But the so-called tactics is not that we or Benfica coach Bruno will do something that he is not used to. I don't think Benfica will have too many unexpected arrangements. They will play the game they are familiar with, and we will not make particularly different changes. This may be an unpredictable knockout match, affected by many factors. The result of the first round is very critical. I believe that before the game The preparation, and then look at the tactical response. I disagree that Benfica is absolutely popular, but I really want to fight with them. "

◉ About talking about Benfica's draw choice between Nice and Nice "What I want is not helpful to the result. I want to draw Nice, but I came to Benfica. I hope the second leg is at home, but the reality is that we are the first and then the away, so we have to face the reality. Tomorrow's game will not determine everything, which is the difference. I don't know what Benfica coach Bruno will think, but I hope this game will play like there is no other leg. A draw can also be brought to the second leg In the round, it is acceptable to lose a small score, but if you lose a big score, you will be very passive. I want to regard this game as the only opportunity to win it. "

"In the past, I always won against Benfica because Porto and Manchester United, who I coached at the time, were stronger than Benfica. But now Benfica is very strong and has a complete lineup. They won't care about my past record against them, and I won't think too much about it. To be honest, I prefer to play against Nice, because the only reason is that Benfica is stronger than Nice. If it is against Nice, we are likely to have entered the Champions League. The task is more difficult now."