Bruno Lage resigns as Benfica wait for Pochettino's response
Benfica's miserable run continued with a defeat away to Marítimo which saw Lage stand-down as the club awaits Pochettino's answer to coaching offer.
Benfica have now set their sights on Mauricio Pochettino as Lage's replacement with the Argentine out of work since leaving North London outfit Tottenham last November. Benfica have promised the Argentine a series of squad related promises and are anticipating an answer from the 48-year-old coach later on Tuesday. Basque coach Unai Emery has also been cited as a potential candidate should Pochettino reply with a negative response.
Bruno Lage took over at Benfica in January 2019 following the sacking of Rui Vitória and helped the Lisbon giants to secure their 37th domestic league title. Despite a promising start to the current season, the club's run of results since the post Covid restart have seen Benfica win just one game in the five since the resumption of action following the enforced hiatus.