A dangerous sign, Mourinho returns to the three-centre-back formation. After ten years of hard work, can he copy Inter Milan?

A dangerous signal. In the Portuguese Cup, Mourinho will return to the three-back formation. This means that Benfica, a black shop in the Portuguese Super League that mainly processes semi-finished products, will not be able to sell its players at high prices in the future, because the European giants that play pass control generally use a four-back formation. This undoubtedly makes Mourinho's coaching position somewhat unsafe.

Although the re-election of Milan legend Rui Costa gave Psy a safe two-year term, coaching a wealthy club has very high requirements. In addition to hard performance indicators, there are also financial requirements.

Therefore, no matter how well the old man’s youth training is done, if he is unable to display his products on the Champions League stage and successfully sign several large orders, there must be a prerequisite. Winning the Portuguese Super League, whether it is a failure or luck, this is Mourinho’s last life-saving talisman.

Among the current direct matches between the top three teams in the Portuguese Super League, only Benfica played away to the top of the table, Porto, at the Dragon Stadium, and the two sides ended up drawing. As for the second-placed Sporting CP, Mourinho has not played yet. But obviously, after analysis, the old man felt very unsure, especially in the 4231 and 433 formations. After all, Mourinho has been cultivating three central defenders for more than ten years. This kind of self-revolution has difficulties and hopes.

Look again, the only game Mourinho used a three-centre-back formation in Benfica this season was the away game against Newcastle in the Champions League, and they were beaten 0-3. It was said that there was no problem with the tactics, but the defense was 15 meters ahead. This made the Magpies' running backs confused. No one had dared to humiliate them like this for a long time.

The depressed Mourinho could only continue to use a four-back formation after returning to Portugal, but the old man always emphasized one thing, that is, a mature team must be able to swing between four backs and three central defenders.

Especially in the Portuguese Super League game before the international break, when they were leading 2-0, they were evened by the opponent 2-2. After the game, Mourinho asked the referee and took on all the pressure, but also implicitly said that I will get rid of anyone who blocks the team's progress, including my own people.

Then the sentencing of Norwegian left winger Schjeldrup and the injury of Belgian right winger Lukbakio gave Mourinho an opportunity to change his formation. In this case, the ones who will benefit the most are undoubtedly Greek Kane and Baking Soda. The former will gain more space, and the latter may activate the scoring attribute.

At the same time, Mourinho seems to be strengthening the defense on the wings, but in fact, he also trusts the three central defenders Otamendi, Araujo and Silva, believing that these three will truly complement each other and become an insurmountable barrier.

In this way, we can refer to Inza Jr.'s Inter Milan. After reaching the Champions League finals for two consecutive years and steadily dominating Serie A, the big international midfielders and backfield players have become popular in the transfer market.

In view of the fact that the top four of the Champions League in recent years have been Nike three to one Adidas, this gives Benfica room to move forward. And Adidas also firmly believes that Mourinho will be the best choice to break the ice after Inter Milan. From following up on sponsoring Roma and Fenerbahce, to bringing together his Benfica to join forces with a special one, he has no reservations at all.

Therefore, Benfica will usher in a change in the future, and it is also a big gamble for Mourinho. If he wins, Mourinho will make a comeback. If he loses, it doesn't matter to the old man. After all, his status in the world is here, and everyone must give him face wherever he goes.

Follow me, Mourinho once again returns to the three-centre-back formation. Although I disagree, I also believe that quantitative changes will lead to qualitative changes. Since Inzaghi can succeed, can Mourinho replicate Inter Milan's success after ten years of hard work?