José Mourinho, manager of SL Benfica, has denied any contact with Real Madrid to coach the white team next season. In a press conference, the Portuguese coach was clear: he has not spoken with the president or executives of the merengue club, and he will not do so until the Portuguese league ends, after the match against Estoril.
Data management in Mourinho's tactical planning 📊
Mourinho is known for his meticulous use of technological tools to analyze opponents. His scouting team employs advanced video software and statistical models to break down game patterns. This approach, based on performance data and heat maps, allows for real-time tactical adjustments. The contractual freedom he will have in summer could lead him to apply these systems at a high-demand club like Real Madrid.
Mourinho's phone: airplane mode until the final whistle 📱
Meanwhile, Mourinho's mobile must be on airplane mode or with a dead battery. Because given how much a coach of his profile is liked at the Bernabéu, it's hard to believe it hasn't rung even once. Perhaps the white president is waiting for the league to end to dial, or maybe Mourinho has a call filter more selective than VAR in the box. The only sure thing is that, until Estoril, not a single ring.