“I prefer FC Porto to lose by 3-0 and Froholdt to score none”

Alexander Bah, Benfica’s side-right and Denmark’s selection, gave this Saturday an extensive interview to the Danish sports newspaper Tipsbladet, in which, among other themes, it also ensures to be surprised by the size of the incarnates, despite being fulfilling the fifth season of eagle to the chest.

“ I can still be surprised at the size of the club and the passion of our fans. It's also a huge honor and I think it's fantastic to realize how much football means to some people. That makes us feel a certain obligation and responsibility. There have also been difficult times when we cannot produce the income we should. At those times, our daily life is practically ruined, but I really like being here [in Benfica]”, he started by saying Bah.

“It’s just huge. No matter where we play, even in European competitions, we see people traveling distances I can't even imagine. There are many Portuguese who live in other countries and who also appear to support us. On a daily basis, we find so many people who are Benfica's supporters. Yes, I am still surprised by that, but it is an enormous honor,” he added.

Bah was also surprised by the greater mediatism of football in Portugal

“There’s really a lot of drama, but as a player, I make a great effort not to get involved or look for information in the newspapers, because I know you write a lot. Even if you do an interview here in Denmark, I know it'll be a big headline in Portugal, right? So I told myself I don’t need to know what’s going on,” Bah said, who was asked about Samu’s alleged aggression to the side in the Classic in the Dragon: “I let everyone who knows more than I do discuss whether I was assaulted or whatever.”

The Nordic also recalled how it was working with José Mourinho, who moved from Benfica to Real Madrid this summer

“ I tell everyone I talk to that for me it was the realization of a little childhood dream, because I was Chelsea’s adept at Drogba’s time – or at least I was Drogba’s adept. So having the opportunity to know the way Mourinho works and his daily life was extraordinary. It's something I also hope I can tell you when I finish my career, because I think he sees football differently. We didn't lose a single game in the championship with him either. The will to win is in his blood and that ends up infecting everyone around him. It is something I admire very much and I am very pleased to take with me after having worked with him”, said Bah, who says he is not surprised at the departure of Mourinho.

“ I don't think I surprised anyone at the club, because I believe that if there's anyone capable of putting that situation in order, he's an excellent choice. But, yes, his passage through Benfica was short ", vincou.

Closing the conversation, Bah was asked about the relationship with the countryman Froholdt. The side praised FC Porto player, but did not hide that he expects him to lose games.

“ I guess there's no doubt about the quality of the work Froholdt's doing. Everyone can see that, and so can I. Of course, I'm not the biggest fan of FC Porto, so I prefer not to talk about it much, but I can also see his quality here in the selection. I have enormous respect for him,” Bah explained.

“No, I hope they lose by 3-0 and Froholdt doesn’t score any goals. I have to be honest. Of course I am not a fan of FC Porto, but I can see here in the selection the huge quality that it has, so I have a huge respect for it ", finished.