Jose Mourinho has responded with shock to Samuel Dahl not getting a Sweden call-up.
The 23-year-old Benfica left back has been key in Portugal this season, but Graham Potter isn’t interested.
Only Vangelis Pavlidis has played more than Dahl’s 35 games for Benfica this season, but he hasn’t called up for a crucial World Cup qualification play-off against Ukraine.
In response, Mourinho made a staunch defence of his player while speaking to Aftonbladet.
“I’m never surprised by what my colleagues do, because I respect the decisions they make,” he said
“Why isn’t he in the Swedish national team? Potter is the one who has to answer that.
“He’s been fantastic and has had an incredible evolution since I arrived. He plays every minute of every game.
“He’s very reliable defensively and very stable in attack. He’s a top player.”
Mourinho then finished regarding Potter: “I’ve had no contact whatsoever.
“If he needs me, I’m always available to talk about my players.”
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