Jose Mourinho insists Benfica attacking midfielder Talisca would be playing for a big club in the Premier League now if he had been able to secure a work permit. Mourinho is a keen admirer of the Brazil Under 20 star and says he would be plying his trade in England now rather than the Primeira Liga had he got the necessary documentation. Speaking to Portuguese broadcaster TVI24, the Chelsea manager said: 'I think Benfica hired well. They say Talisca is unknown, but he is only so unknown because he's only not playing in England because he doesn't have a work permit. If he had one, he would be here!
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Jose Mourinho believes Anderson Talisca was a good signing for Benfica
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The Chelsea boss says there were plenty of English teams after the highly-rated youngster this summer
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However the 20-year-old was unable to move to England as he didn't have a work permit
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Talisca ended up joining Portuguese giants Benfica in July
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The Brazil Under 20 forward scored a hat-trick for Benfica on Friday
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