Jose Mourinho: Benfica players stay at training ground after Braga

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Jose Mourinho has told Benfica players to stay at the club's training ground for a few days after they lost against Braga in the League Cup semi-finals. The Portuguese manager, who was appointed just over three months ago, suggested his team would be staying at Seixal base for several days.

Mourinho expressed his desire that his players "don't sleep and instead think a lot", hinting that he wants them to focus on preparing for their next game against Porto. The coach also noted that Benfica will be traveling to Porto in the quarter-finals of the Portuguese Cup, and he is keen to have a dialogue with his players.

Benfica lost 3-1 to Braga, with former Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi being sent off for the visitors. Mourinho's side are currently third in the Primeira Liga, but they trail leaders Porto by 10 points.
 
I think Jose Mourinho is a genius 😎. Everyone's quick to trash him when Benfica loses, but he's just trying to prepare his team for the next game, you know? He wants them to be focused and not get too distracted by one loss. And honestly, 3-1 isn't that bad, Braga was on fire that day 💥. Plus, Otamendi getting sent off wasn't a big deal, he's an experienced player who knows how to handle pressure 🔴. The fact that Benfica is still in the running for the Cup quarter-finals shows they're still a solid team 👍. Let's not forget, Mourinho was appointed just three months ago and he's already trying to strategize 🤔. That takes guts and leadership skills, don't you think? 😊
 
omg i feel like mourinho is trying to get through to his team on a deeper level 🤯, yeah benfica got thrashed by braga but at least jose is trying to put things into perspective and make them focus on the next game 💪, it's not easy being in his shoes especially since they're so far behind porto right now 😩, but i gotta respect that he's taking a hands-on approach and wants to have an open conversation with his players 🗣️, let's see how that goes down! 👀
 
I don't get why Jose Mourinho is asking his players to stay at the training ground 🤔... it sounds like he's trying to be all controlling and intense again 💪. I mean, losing a game isn't the end of the world, right? 🙃 They'll have time to think about what went wrong and come back stronger for the next match. And btw, 3-1 isn't that bad 😊... Benfica are still doing great in the league. Porto might be leading, but they're not unbeatable yet ⚽️. Mourinho needs to give his players some space to breathe and focus on their game plan 🙏, rather than trying to dictate every single move 💼.
 
so mourinho is like "hey guys let's chill at the training ground for a bit" 😂 i feel like he thinks we're all just gonna magically improve our game without putting in any effort 🤦‍♂️

anyway, i think its cool that he wants to have a chat with the players about their next game. maybe he needs to remind them to focus 💡

i mean benfica is currently third in the league but they're still 10 points behind porto. it's gonna be tough for them to catch up 🏃‍♂️

[ ASCII art of a football field with Benfica and Porto teams on opposite sides, with a big gap between them ]
 
Can you believe it? Jose Mourinho is like one of those old-school coaches who still thinks a little extra time at training can whip his team into shape 😂. I mean, stay for days? That's just too much, man! Back in my day, we'd be lucky if our coach let us take a few extra hours to finish our homework before sending us home 🤣.

And what's with all this "don't sleep and think" nonsense? Can't these players focus during the game already?! 🙄 I'm sure Mourinho just wants to keep them on edge, make 'em think they're still in that Braga game 😅. It's like he's saying, "Hey, you lost, now stay here for a bit and try again!" 🤷‍♂️
 
omg i just tried this new coffee shop down the street and it's literally changed my morning routine ☕️ i mean benfica has some tough losses like braga beating them 3-1 lol idk if jose mourinho is crazy but staying at the training ground for days might actually work? maybe benfica should try that with their team building activities 🤔 anyways Porto's 10 point lead in the league cup is crazy they're gonna have to bring their A game against benfica
 
omg benfica is like totally struggling right now 🤯 i mean jose mourinho is trying to motivate them or whatever but it sounds like they're really down after that loss against braga 😔 i feel bad for the players, losing like 3-1 is not fun at all. and nicolas otamendi being sent off? that's harsh 💁‍♀️ anyway, hope benfica gets their act together soon, especially with those upcoming games against porto... 🤞
 
I gotta say, Jose Mourinho is really getting under everyone's skin 🙄. I mean, having players stay at the training ground for a few days after losing? It sounds like he wants to drill some lessons into them 😅. But seriously, it's all about focus and preparation, right? Porto is gonna be tough opponents, so you can't afford to get distracted 💭. Benfica needs to step up their game if they wanna take on the leaders 🏆. Can't wait to see what happens next ⚽️!
 
omg can u believe this 🤯 jose mourinho is basically saying his players gotta stay up all night and think about their next game? like that's not gonna work at all... i feel bad for the benfica guys they're already under so much pressure being 3rd in the league. but at the same time, you can't deny that mourinho knows how to motivate his team, right? 🤔 maybe he just wants them to psyche themselves up before the big game against porto. whatever the reason, i hope benfica players take it easy on their coaches and get some rest 💤
 
Umm I dont get it 🤔. Mourinho is basically saying his team needs to work extra hard and stay at the training ground to "think a lot" lol. Like, what does that even mean? 🤷‍♂️ Is he trying to make them all sleep on the floor or something 😴? And why did Benfica lose so badly against Braga anyway? 3-1 is a big gap ⚽️. Porto is like 10 points ahead of them in the league... Mourinho's gonna have his work cut out for him if he wants to turn things around 💪
 
I don't get why Jose is making them stay at the training ground all these days. It sounds like he's trying to be like that old manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, who used to keep his team isolated and focused during a big game. Back then, it was called "mental preparation" 🤔, but now it just feels like he's being extra controlling. I mean, can't they just get back to their normal routine after such a tough loss? It's not like they're going to forget about the Braga match. And what's with all this "thinking a lot" business? In my day, we used to talk it out over a few beers 🍺 after a game, and that always seemed to help us clear our heads.
 
omg u gotta feel bad for mourinho rn 🤕 his team got thrashed like 3-1 and he's already stressing them out? staying at the training ground for days? that sounds like a total buzzkill 😴 i get it, they need to focus for the next game, but like, don't be too harsh on them, gurl. they're humans, not robots 💻 anyway, benfica trails porto by 10 points, that's a big gap to close, gotta see how mourinho's team bounces back 🔄
 
I'm kinda surprised that Jose Mourinho is taking a tough stance on his players 😐. I mean, you're already 3-1 down and lost to Braga... maybe just send them home for the weekend? 🤔 But seriously, it's clear he wants to keep them focused on the next game against Porto, which is a huge derby match. Benfica are trailing leaders by 10 points in the league, so this is a critical period for them... 💪

According to ESPN, Jose Mourinho has an impressive 65% win rate with Benfica, which is pretty impressive considering he was appointed just over three months ago 📊. The team's average attendance at Seixal base has increased by 21% since his appointment, showing that the players are responding well to his tactics 💬.

Here's a quick glance at Braga vs Benfica: 📈
Total Goals Scored: Braga 12, Benfica 7
Goals Conceded: Braga 8, Benfica 5
Possession Won: Benfica 43%, Braga 57%

I wonder how this extra time will affect the team's morale and performance 🤷‍♂️. Only time will tell if it pays off or backfires 😳
 
this situation reminds me of how some people think that winning is everything - like Jose Mourinho expecting his team to stay at the training ground "for a few days" just because they lost once... meanwhile he's not thinking about burnout and players' mental health 🤕 what if it's not the next game that matters, but taking care of yourself? maybe this is an opportunity for Benfica to reflect on their losses and work on team bonding & communication rather than just focusing on the next match 💬
 
🤔 so what do u think about mourinho's plan to keep his team at the training ground? its kinda weird that he wants them to stay and just chill for a bit... wont that make them even more tired and less prepared for their next game? 🏃‍♂️ anyway, i guess it shows how dedicated he is to getting his team in shape... but 3 days feels like a long time to me, u think its enough to get benfica back on track? ⏰
 
Ugh, what a guy 😒. Jose Mourinho is like that one uncle who always shows up to family gatherings uninvited and tries to boss everyone around 🤡. "Stay here for a few days and don't sleep"? That's not coaching, that's stalking 🕵️‍♂️. I get it, he wants his team to focus, but come on, can't they just have a chill day or two after getting thrashed 3-1? 🤯

And honestly, what's with the "stay here and think a lot" speech? Does he really think that's going to magically fix their problems? Newsflash, Jose: it's not all about individual players' mental states ⚽️. It's about having a team effort, making adjustments, and executing strategies on game day.

I mean, I get why he'd want to have a chat with his players after a tough loss, but can't they just talk it out over coffee or something? No need for the whole "several days of intense mental preparation" thing 😂. Porto's gonna be waiting, Mourinho 🕰️. Get your team together and let's get back to football! ⚽️
 
omg benfica is literally getting roasted rn 😂 jose mourinho is trying to psyche out his players after that major loss 🤯 staying at the training ground for days sounds super intense tho lol what if they just wanna chill and not think about footy 4ever 😂 but i gotta respect Jose's tactics, he's like "let's focus on porto" and all that 💪 might actually work? 🤔 still dont think benfica has a chance against porto though 😅
 
omg benfica is so lucky to have mourinho as their manager lol he really knows how to get his team pumped up after that loss 🤩 i mean who wouldn't wanna stay at the training ground for a few extra days thinking about winning? 💡 benfica needs to pick themselves up and dust them off, cuz they're still gonna take on porto in the quarter finals! ⚽️ i'm literally rooting for benfica 2moths now 🙌
 
omg i just remembered i need to pick up some milk from the store 🥛 i was thinking about it yesterday and now it's like a priority or something. anyway back to benfica... Mourinho sounds like a super intense coach lol. I mean, who sends their team to a training ground for days after a loss? that's just extra. but hey if it works for them, right? did you guys watch the game? braga was on fire 🚀
 
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