The Benfica hierarchy wanted to appoint Jesualdo Ferreira as the new assistant coach .
Mourinho refused and picked Carlos Mozer , a retired Benfica defender , as his right - hand man instead .
The Benfica hierarchy wanted to appoint Jesualdo Ferreira as the new assistant coach , but Mourinho refused and picked Carlos Mozer , a retired Benfica defender , as his right - hand man instead .