The Roma coach after the defeat to Inter: “It was an important match, we did well considering I have half of my team. But there isn’t much respect for my players; the referee’s attitude says it all.”
Furious José Mourinho was seen after the defeat to Inter 1-0 at the ‘Meazza‘: “We came here without half of our team, and we also received another gift from Serie A: why couldn’t we play on Monday instead of Sunday? Inter had 5 days to rest, us 3
Regardless, the boys showed a good attitude and they fought. This is exactly why I’m sad; they deserved much more,” he commented for the AS Roma channel microphones.
The Special One still sees the positive aspects of the match at San Siro, which he watched from the press box due to suspension: “I believe that, given all the limitations, absences, injuries, accumulated fatigue, and the shorter time to prepare the match, the team put on an important and controlled performance. I think everyone, not just me, felt that the game should end in a draw.”
Regarding the referee
Mourinho expressed his dissatisfaction once again, this time directed at referee Maresca: “It seemed like he knew exactly who he is going to book: the two central defenders, Mancini and Ndicka, and the more ‘positional’ midfielders, Cristante and Paredes.
They changed Pavard immediately after their first yellow card, but we couldn’t do the same. I feel sorry for the players because there isn’t much respect for them, as the referee’s attitude towards Ndicka and Mancini immediately showed. But we’re content given that we’re missing half of our team: Spinazzola, Smalling, Dybala, Pellegrini – they are half the team.”
