Post by 7even on May 19, 2006 9:10:08 GMT
Benfica target United No 2!
Benfica are considering making a move for Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz, but the former Real Madrid coach admits it will be difficult to prise him away from Old Trafford.
The Lisbon club are seeking a replacement for Ronald Koeman and England boss Sven Goran Eriksson has also been on their short-list of candidates.
President Luis Filipe Vieira and director Jose Veiga are working on the situation and have earmarked Quieroz, who was born in Mozambique, for the role so they will bid to persuade Sir Alex Ferguson to part with his number two.
Ferguson allowed Queiroz to head for Real in 2003 because he felt it was the fair thing to do but matters may be different with the team who knocked United out of the UEFA Champions League.
"We want a coach with a guarantee of a super project and Queiroz has the necessary conditions to be the leader from the bench," explained Vieira.
Meanwhile, the United number two admits the offer is tempting but he still has work to do alongside Ferguson.
"Of course it is a pride and an honour to see my name associated with Benfica but I have a commitment that ties me with Manchester United for some time," he told RTPN.
"Benfica are a fantastic institution and have enormous prestige but, at the moment, it's difficult to decline the responsibilities I have with the club where I work.
"Benfica have a great impact and prestige in the whole world - when we played against them in the Champions League, even in Manchester, it was possible to see this."
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So, do you think it is only a matter of time before he leaves?
Benfica are considering making a move for Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz, but the former Real Madrid coach admits it will be difficult to prise him away from Old Trafford.
The Lisbon club are seeking a replacement for Ronald Koeman and England boss Sven Goran Eriksson has also been on their short-list of candidates.
President Luis Filipe Vieira and director Jose Veiga are working on the situation and have earmarked Quieroz, who was born in Mozambique, for the role so they will bid to persuade Sir Alex Ferguson to part with his number two.
Ferguson allowed Queiroz to head for Real in 2003 because he felt it was the fair thing to do but matters may be different with the team who knocked United out of the UEFA Champions League.
"We want a coach with a guarantee of a super project and Queiroz has the necessary conditions to be the leader from the bench," explained Vieira.
Meanwhile, the United number two admits the offer is tempting but he still has work to do alongside Ferguson.
"Of course it is a pride and an honour to see my name associated with Benfica but I have a commitment that ties me with Manchester United for some time," he told RTPN.
"Benfica are a fantastic institution and have enormous prestige but, at the moment, it's difficult to decline the responsibilities I have with the club where I work.
"Benfica have a great impact and prestige in the whole world - when we played against them in the Champions League, even in Manchester, it was possible to see this."
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So, do you think it is only a matter of time before he leaves?
. I never rated him as a v good coach. I also think he was behind that 4-3-3 formation & defensive Man Utd team that we saw during middle of the last season 
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