The Giallorossi coach after the comeback victory against Lecce: “In the final minutes, we could have lost two or three to zero, but instead, we won.”
“In the final minutes, we could lost 2 or 3-0, but in the end we won. The team was unbalanced at those moments; the boys are extraordinary, as well as the fans. This support is not normal when the home team is behind 1-0 with ten minutes left; credit goes to them,” said José Mourinho in his comments to Dazn following the last minute victory against Lecce.
“In the first half, we could have taken the lead and not worry as we did,” he continued. “In the end, we deserved the victory because we showed heart and reacted to a situation of great risk.”
Furthermore, Mourinho remarked, “It’s not normal for Lazio, Atalanta, Milan, and one of Juve or Fiorentina to drop points in the same week, but this time it happened, and we couldn’t waste this opportunity.”
Mourinho is enjoying Dybala’s comeback. “He played very well. But I don’t think what we saw today reflects Dybala’s real condition. Today, he played based on emotion and as a part of a team that overcame difficulties. He did too much, and I asked him if he wanted to stay in Rome and instead of traveling to Prague. He told me he wants to come with us and play.“
Regarding the post-match kiss with Lukaku, Mourinho said, “It’s the second penalty he’s missed with me (laughs). Only those who dare to take penalties miss them. Paulo didn’t feel confident taking it because his ligament suffers a bit from the power of a set-piece shot.”
“Romelu is an extremely emotional guy. He’s sensitive, and when he misses a penalty in the first minute, his heart and soul cries. That’s why with the goal scored at the end, he can now sleep better. He’s a guy with a Golden heart.”
