Jose Mourinho has instructed his Benfica squad to spend the night at the club's training facility in Seixal following their disappointing 3-1 defeat to Braga in Wednesday's League Cup semi-final.
The Portuguese tactician made clear his desire for the players to endure restless hours contemplating the loss.
"I hope the players sleep as well as I do, which is to say that they don't sleep at all," Mourinho declared in his post-match press conference.
"That's what I wish for them. That they don't sleep and instead think a lot, like I'm going to think."
Jose Mourinho demanded players stay at the training pitch after a dismal defeat
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The squad had originally planned to stay at Seixal ahead of Saturday's final, which they will now miss.
The 62-year-old revealed that his dressing room address immediately after the match was entirely one-sided, something he finds ineffective.
"Tomorrow we can start talking, which isn't what happened in the locker room," Mourinho explained.
"In the locker room it was a monologue, and monologues don't work for me; I like to have a dialogue with the players."
The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss indicated that Thursday's training session would provide the opportunity for proper two-way discussion.
Jose Mourinho's side had been on an 11-match unbeaten streak
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He intends to analyse the stark differences between Benfica's performances in each half and prepare his side thoroughly for their upcoming fixture against Porto.
Wednesday's setback brought an abrupt end to an impressive 11-match unbeaten streak that Benfica had enjoyed under their new manager.
Mourinho, who signed a contract until 2027 when he took charge in September, has overseen 14 victories from his 23 matches at the helm.
The evening took a further sour turn when defender Nicolas Otamendi received his marching orders, leaving the Lisbon side to finish with ten men.
Braga's triumph was particularly notable given their position in the Primeira Liga standings, where they trail Benfica by a substantial 12 points.
The visitors travelled to Lisbon and delivered a thoroughly unexpected result.
Benfica must now swiftly refocus their attention on next Wednesday's Portuguese Cup quarter-final, which sees them travel to face Porto.
Benfica were knocked out of the League Cup
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The clash against Mourinho's former club represents another significant test for the Lisbon outfit.
In the Primeira Liga, Benfica currently occupy third position, sitting ten points adrift of table-toppers Sporting.
Porto lead the domestic championship, holding a five-point advantage at the summit.
The Eagles also face a considerable challenge in their pursuit of Champions League knockout qualification, with fixtures against Juventus away and Real Madrid at home still to come in that competition.