Portuguese coach José Mourinho on Saturday dismissed concerns about his future despite Roma’s 16th-place finish in the Italian football league, recalling that they said three months ago that “it would be a tragedy” if he left.
“Now it seems that I am the problem. Three months ago they said it would be a tragedy if I left. I don’t hear or see what is written or said about me, there are people who report things to me. I “I am not the problem behind every situation, there are multiple factors,” Mourinho said at a press conference on the eve of Roma’s visit to Cagliari in the seventh round of Serie A.
The Portuguese coach, who is in his third season in Rome, 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 sit 16th . place, with only five points out of a total of 18.
“Just Mr. Friedkin [proprietário americano e presidente do clube] Can you please tell me that the connection will end before June 30th? I am not afraid, I do not feel a lack of confidence, I am going to take my responsibilities,” said Mourinho, who will end his contract with the ‘Giallorosso’ club at the end of this season.
Speaking of responsibilities, Mourinho recalled that he “never” claimed to be “only responsible for victories”, therefore he does not take “all responsibility for defeats” and guaranteed that he would fight alongside the players and fans every day.
Roma, who won just one of their six league games, a 7-0 thrashing of Empoli, suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat in Genoa on the final day, provoking a wave of protest and criticism from a section of fans and sectors of the club. club.
“We have to win games, we shouldn’t make excuses,” admitted Mourinho, who revealed at this press conference that he “received a crazy offer during the summer”, without specifying which club he contacted.
Source: DN
