The Special One after the draw with Servette: ‘Playing in the playoffs is difficult, but it’s not a tragedy.’
José Mourinho is not satisfied with the draw against Servette and doesn’t hold back from harshly criticizing the players. “We created some important chances, but the start of the second half is crucial for us and I keep saying this, again and again. It’s a problem that we often face. It’s a shame you don’t have a camera in the locker room because during halftime, I always talk about this with the players. It’s only logical that opponents increase the pace at the beginning of the second half. We are superficial in how we interpret these moments in the game. “
Some players have once again missed an opportunity – The Special One said furiously. Even those on the bench entered in the game with the wrong attitude. I don’t think playing in the playoffs is a tragedy. It’s going to be difficult, but it also gives us some motivations. I don’t want to make a drama out of the second place, what’s more dramatic is the missed opportunity, it was in our hands to grab the first placed.”
“In my career I have played 150 Champions League games, every one of that more important than this one, but I show myself here highly motivated in every game and I demand this from everyone as well – Mourinho continued on the Sky Sport’s microphones.
“Here, it seems like there are people who play these games superficially, they don’t care too much. And then there are those who are always there, focused for 90 minutes. Unfortunately, there are also superficial people and what’s tragic is that they ask me to play more.“
Mourinho acknowledges that for those who disappointed him tonight, it will be tough from now on. “We have these guys, but they are also superficial people. They tell me they want to play more, but today I see them quiet. From now on, if someone knocks on my office door and says they want to play more, they will know that they will only play more when others are exhausted..”
Regarding Cristante playing in defense, Mourinho said, “Unfortunately, there is only one Cristante. If there were 3 or 4, they would all play. He’s a great example for everyone, playing with extremely high concentration and with full focus in every game.”
“Paredes also had a very good game, creating a lot of possession for the team. He’s a world champion, someone who comes from higher levels and stil plays without superficiality. Then there are people who feel comfortable in this superficiality, and it shows in the results.”
