The Portuguese coach expressed his difficulties after the defeat to Bologna: ‘With the full squad available, we can compete for the fourth position.’
“Roma lost a match away to Bologna and, at the same time, finds itself outside the European qualification zone again in the standings. ‘I knew it would be tough without Dybala and Lukaku,’ commented José Mourinho after the match.
‘The players surely wanted to do better, but we had some tactical problems and significant difficulties physically.’ Roma is also suffering from numerous games and injuries: ‘Mancini is in great difficulty and plays with an injury because the team needs him; he is an example for everyone.’
When talking about Roma and Mourinho, it’s always challenging not to think about the future considering that Mou’s contract expires next June: ‘I want to continue with Roma,’ José declared to DAZN, ‘but if I continue here, we have to work within the limitations of Financial Fair Play, and it’s better to work with some young players who can grow compared to experienced players who cannot improve.’
Thus, the Special One has passed the ball to the club regarding the future: ‘I haven’t talked to them about a contract, but this club has unique fans. If the separation were to happen, it won’t be my decision.’
With the loss at Dall’Ara, Roma lost the 4th position in the standings: ‘We know our team’s limits, but when I have all the players available, we can fight for the fourth position and get results against everyone.’
Finally, the peculiar substitution of Renato Sanches after only 17 minutes: ‘I apologize to the player; I know what I had to do is tough for him.’
