Jose Mourinho is well aware of talk linking him with Benfica.

The former Chelsea and Inter Milan coach is being linked with Benfica for next season.

Record says Mourinho cancelled a visit to the stadium in order not to stir up further unrest among the Eagles.

The 61-year-old had originally planned to watch the match against Olympique Marseille (2:1) on Thursday at the Estádio da Luz.

However, Mourinho did not want to send the wrong signals and stayed away from the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals.

Benfica's head coach Roger Schmidt has been under pessure this season, which has led to Mourinho being considered as a successor.