Mourinho’s Future at Benfica and Martínez’s Prospective Role with Ajax

omidbasir- José Mourinho currently leads SL Benfica, but there is a strong possibility that he may depart Lisbon in the near future.

Roberto Martínez appears to be available for a role with Ajax. According to ESPN, there is a significant chance that he will soon sign a contract with the Portuguese Football Federation, potentially becoming the national team coach for Belgium after the upcoming World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This development would provide clarity regarding Martínez’s future.

However, the 52-year-old Spaniard does not maintain a universally positive reputation in football. As Belgium’s national team coach, he faced criticism from players such as Radja Nainggolan, who recently expressed his grievances: “I was sidelined by him without reason. I recognize that I had limited impact, but his justifications are nonsensical. In my opinion, he lacks football knowledge and is a poor coach. Those who claim he is a good coach simply do not understand football. A competent coach provides their team with a clear strategy, but under Martínez, Belgium never had one. When we encountered difficulties, solutions were sought only through individual brilliance, relying on players like Eden Hazard, Kevin de Bruyne, or Romelu Lukaku. We never developed a cohesive playing style. That is the plain truth.”