Portugal are searching for a new manager after the Portuguese Football Federation and Fernando Santos agreed to end his spell in charge that began in September 2014.
Santos guided the Seleção to their first title at the 2016 European Championship and followed up by winning the less heralded 2019 Nations League.
There is plenty of speculation linking José Mourinho with the job, and you can guarantee that FPF boss Fernando Gomes has called the 59-year-old to gauge his interest.
However, there are a few reasons why the 'Special One' might bide his time and wait for a more opportune moment to take charge.
Let’s take a look at Mourinho’s chances of stepping into the hot seat.
It was the worst-kept secret in Portuguese football.
Portugal fell at the quarterfinal hurdle last night at the Al Thumama Stadium.
It was a painful end to Portugal’s World Cup 2022 campaign, and neither the coach Fernando Santos nor the players made any attempts to sugar-coat their huge disappointment after losing to Morocco in the quarter-finals.
Portugal’s 2022 World Cup campaign ended in the quarter-finals after a 1-0 defeat to Morocco at Al Thumama Stadium.