Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has disclosed that it will be a pride to play against Jose Mourinho ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Benfica.

Mourinho, who only recently took charge of the Portuguese side, will be in the opposite dugout as Chelsea aim to bounce back from recent setbacks.

Speaking with the club’s website, Neto stated that the occasion carries extra significance for him.

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“As a Portuguese (player) it will be a pride to play against Mourinho. What he represents to the club and what he represents to Portuguese people as well, the opportunity he gave to Portuguese people to go around the world and play in the best teams and manage the best clubs.

“We are really looking forward to playing against them and it is a really good opportunity to bounce back as well. You cannot have a divided opinion on him. What he did for Portugal, what he did for Portuguese people, what he has won. People in Portugal respect him a lot and know the value that he has. Benfica hired him for that reason.

“He is one of the biggest names in Portugal with (Cristiano) Ronaldo and (Luis) Figo. It would be a privilege to be managed by Jose Mourinho, who wouldn’t want to be managed by him?”