Eddie Howe: Mourinho s influence is amazing, he and his team have a unique temperament

This Wednesday, Newcastle United will face Benfica at home in the Champions League stage. Coach Eddie Howe will have a duel with his legendary football coach Mourinho.

Mourinho has won 26 trophies during his coaching career, including three Premier League championships, four League Cups, an FA Cup and a Europa League championship. Eddie Howe has no doubt about Mourinho's achievements in English football.

When asked whether Mourinho should be regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time, the 47-year-old Howe said: "I think it has to be looked at that way, look at what he has achieved. I don't say that because we are playing them tomorrow, but I really think so."

"His initial impact was amazing, he and his team had a unique atmosphere Temperament, his teams were always very difficult to beat. He had a big influence on me in my early days as a manager when I was trying to shape my tactical style and the way I thought about coaching."

Although Mourinho has a certain affection for Newcastle due to his relationship with Sir Bobby Robson, St James' Park was not always a blessed place for him. He visited here 12 times while coaching Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham, and only achieved 3 wins, 4 draws and 5 losses.