In the third round of the UEFA Champions League, Newcastle defeated Benfica 3-0 at home. Among them, Newcastle forward Gordon contributed 1 pass and 1 shot in this game. Gordon said Mourinho paid him compliments after the game.
■ Gordon revealed that he did not expect Mourinho to go to him specifically and said to him: "You are so awesome."
Gordon said: "This is a big compliment to me, because he was my favorite head coach when I was a child. Although he is defensive, I like his passion, even on the bench. The mood is high. He can create a team atmosphere of 'us against the world'. I see this spirit in myself, so these words mean a lot to me, even if it is not him, it makes me feel honored."
■About this game
Gordon said: "This is a big honor for me. This victory means a lot. Our goal is clear, to reach the knockout rounds, and home games will be key. We were the pre-match favourites, which sometimes brings pressure. From the outside, this game may not be as difficult as the game against Barcelona, but it is equally difficult for us. Our defense has been very consistent. "
"When I say 'unstable', I mean that we created many opportunities on the offensive end, but failed to grasp them. Fortunately, we took the opportunity in this game. After scoring the first goal, we also need to quickly seal the victory. "
■ Gordon has currently scored 4 goals in the Champions League this season, and he is eager to continue to expand his data.
Gordon said: "The Champions League allows me to perform at my best. Competitions fill me with passion. This is the stage I dreamed of when I was a child, and I am realizing my dream."
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