Benfica coach José Mourinho has dismissed rumors about a possible return to the Real Madrid bench. In the press conference ahead of matchday 32 of the Portuguese league, the manager was clear: no one from the white club has contacted him, thus closing any speculation about his immediate future in Spanish football.
Tactical analysis and data management in the digital era 📊
Mourinho's denial comes at a time when clubs use advanced analysis software to evaluate coaches. Tools such as tracking performance metrics and tactical patterns allow boards to simulate impacts before contacting a candidate. If Real Madrid hasn't called, perhaps their algorithms have already calculated that the Portuguese doesn't fit their current playing model, prioritizing continuity over charisma.
Coach, they're not calling you because they don't have your WhatsApp 📱
Mourinho assures that no one from Madrid has written to him. Perhaps the problem isn't his resume, but that at the White House they use Telegram and he's still using his 2010 mobile phone. Or worse: that they have him on silent in the ex-group, alongside Casillas and CR7, debating whether to invite him to the Christmas dinner. Meanwhile, the Portuguese remains in Lisbon, waiting for a notification that never comes.