Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho this Saturday denied that he is worried about his future, despite Roma’s 16th place in the Italian Football League, and recalled that three months ago they said that “it would be a tragedy” if he left.
“Now it seems like the problem is me. Three months ago I was told that it would be a tragedy if I left. I don’t hear or see what they write and say about me, there are people who tell me. The problem is not with me. There are several factors in every situation,” Mourinho said at a press conference ahead of Roma’s visit to Cagliari for the seventh round of Serie A.
The Portuguese coach, who is in his third season in Rome, has made it clear that he will not give in to pressure from those demanding his departure despite the Romans having just one win in six Serie A matches, in which they are 16th. m. place with just five points out of a possible 18.
“Only Mr. Friedkin [proprietário americano e presidente do clube] Can you tell me that the connection will end before June 30th? “I’m not afraid, I don’t feel insecure, I’m going to take my responsibility,” said Mourinho, whose contract with the Giallorosso expires at the end of this season.
Speaking about responsibility, Mourinho recalled that he “never” claimed “sole responsibility for victories”, so he also did not take “all responsibility for defeats”, and guaranteed that he would fight every day along with the players and fans.
Roma, which won only one of its six league games, defeating Empoli 7-0, suffered a heavy defeat in Genoa with a score of 4-1 on the final day, which caused a wave of protest and criticism from some of the fans and sectors of the team. club.
“We have to win games, we shouldn’t make excuses,” admitted Mourinho, who told a news conference that he “received a crazy offer in the summer” without specifying which club had contacted him.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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