Defeated candidate Francisco Benitez says he is disappointed with the process that ended with the departure of Jorge Jesus, pointing the finger at Rui Costa.
“The way the process went is very disappointing. This situation was quite predictable after the game against Sporting-na-Luz, where it became clear that the separation between Jesus and Benfica would be a matter of days. It should have happened quickly and painlessly. The opposite was done, Brazilian soap operas with Flamengo were allowed, and the situation dragged on. Rui Costa had to indicate the position to clarify the partners. There wasn’t enough attention to letting all of this happen and letting partners try to guess what was going on, ”he said in statements made by A BOLA.
Benitez even gave an example: “When rumors about the departure of Domingos Soares de Oliveira appeared, they were quick to say that it was a lie. Here Rui Costa only appears at the end. We knew what was about to happen and there was no quick intervention to prevent Benfica from being punished, even in sports. Rui Costa had to be the first to show his face, to say what he was thinking and what was on the table. He stayed to see if a miracle happened. As we have seen, miracles do not happen. “
“Rui Costa is afraid of words,” he addressed the partners with a written speech. You should take this opportunity to clarify and, above all, reassure your partners, say what you plan to do, what is his strategy, who is he counting on to lead Benfica in a different direction. We continued to move within sight, now the coach’s problem is solved, after half a dozen players there is no strategic position or direction. This leaves Benfica fans disappointed and unnerving. “
