"I am part of their history. They are part of my history. I helped them to become a bigger Chelsea, and they helped me to become a bigger Jose. It will be my Chelsea before the start of the game and after the game but during the game it's my Benfica and that's all that matters. When I say I am not a Blue, I am only speaking about the job I have to do tomorrow."
"After 25 years [of coaching] I was expecting to go back to Portugal through the national team, not Benfica, and I'm back to Benfica so I don't have a career project"
Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge with Benfica for a Champions League match while maintaining a lasting emotional connection to Chelsea. Mourinho won seven major trophies across two Chelsea spells, including three Premier League titles, one FA Cup and three League Cups. His managerial career includes Porto, Inter, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Tottenham, Roma and a brief stint at Fenerbahce. Mourinho began his managerial career at Benfica in 2000 and has recently returned, recording two wins and a draw in his first three matches back. Mourinho does not have a defined long-term career project.
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