Mourinho: Grimaldo is a set-piece specialist and a truly outstanding player

Benfica is about to face Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League. Mourinho praised Leverkusen full-back and former Benfica player Grimaldo before the game.

Mourinho said: "After tomorrow's game, there are still 12 points left to fight for in the group stage. If we get 12 points, we will advance, but if we look at the performance of the first three rounds, we currently have zero points. We must remain extremely optimistic to say that we can get all 12 points. We are completely We are all in a melee for qualifying. If we cannot win, the situation will be even more difficult. We must fight for victory and cannot be afraid of taking responsibility. I believe the fans will also be there to cheer tomorrow."

Talking about Grimaldo, Mourinho said: "Obviously he will. He is a set-piece expert, but we will remind you to avoid unnecessary fouls in almost every game, but some fouls are indeed unavoidable. Their crosses, corner kicks and throw-ins are also very threatening. Our team has four players who are over 1.9 meters tall. Very high. But I can’t say to the players, ‘Don’t give corners’. In addition, Grimaldo is also crucial in their offensive system, sometimes playing wide and sometimes playing in the middle to gain advantage. He is an outstanding player.”