Ruben Amorim is the dream of Benfica fans at the Luz.

The ghost of Ruben Amorim is once again haunting Luz and putting Benfica supporters on alert. Although the succession of José Mourinho at the helm of the Eagles is not officially on the table, the truth is that the name of the Portuguese coach, currently without a club, is already provoking murmurs and desires among Benfica fans. With Mourinho’s contract still in effect, Rui Costa, president of Benfica, knows he must be prepared to act quickly should any twists occur.

Ruben Amorim, who left Manchester United in an unexpected mid-season exit, remains available in the market, but is not currently planning to return to Portuguese football. Still, many fans see him as the ideal candidate to take the reins of the team, especially at a time of uncertainty and the need for stability.

Meanwhile, the current Benfica coach has shown clear signs of wanting to extend his connection to the club, although a renewal does not seem imminent. However, internal tension is growing, especially following the coach’s own statements about the “desire to not play some members of the squad anymore,” a criticism that has not gone unnoticed and increases the atmosphere of instability.

The controversy also extends to fundamental sectors of the club. A former official did not hesitate to point the finger at the scouting department, questioning the choices and strategies adopted, and clearly expressed his opposition to Mourinho’s departure, defending the current management and the continuation of the coach’s work.

Meanwhile, the world of Portuguese football is shaken by other significant news: the death of former Romania national team coach at the age of 80, and concerns over a Colombian player who has been hospitalized for nine days, still not fully recovered after a match. In the youth categories, the Dragons triumphed against Sp. Braga in the final of an under-12 tournament, highlighting the strength of national academies. Meanwhile, the Portuguese coach leading Universitatea Craiova has been doing remarkable work, giving hope for the future of Portuguese football abroad.

However, at the epicenter of this storm is Luz, where the shadow of Ruben Amorim grows day by day, fueling speculation and demanding maximum attention from Rui Costa and the Benfica board. The succession of Mourinho may not be officially under discussion, but the clock is ticking, and the market is not asleep. The question everyone is asking is: will Ruben Amorim be the next commander of the red ship? Time will tell, but the expectation and pressure are already palpable.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.