Fenerbahce head coach Jose Mourinho has named his top contender for this season’s UEFA Europa League title.
The Portuguese tactician believes FC Porto are the strongest side in the competition and considers them the team to beat.
Fenerbahce will be placed in Pot 2 for the Europa League group stage draw, which is scheduled for Friday.
Mourinho’s men dropped into the tournament after a 1-0 defeat to Benfica in the second leg of their Champions League play-off on Wednesday.
Clubs such as Fenerbahce, Porto, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Celtic, Rangers, and others will all feature in this season’s Europa League.
Speaking at his post-match interview after Benfica defeated Fernabahce, Mourinho said: “We have not won the league in years, and that is always the goal.
“Obviously, the Europa League is a competition better suited to our potential. Last year we had a good Europa League, but we were eliminated on penalties after a brilliant performance in Glasgow.
“Now we will try to go further. There are still good teams in the Europa League, but the level is different from the Champions League. But FC Porto are there, and they are strong, very strong.”
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