For the Italygame Cup you are not late, you missed some weekly stages but there are still 72 potential points up for grabs and in the play-offs the top 8 qualify, you can still catch up or participate in the Silver Cup (a kind of Europa League - Funny that I who can't stand UEFA somehow copied them... 😂).
About José you are right, he is an outdated coach, but a men with a huge charisma, he should just direct it better and not become ridiculous every time.