You should never annoy José Mourinho. Renowned for his outspokenness, the Portuguese technician reminded the various journalists present at the press conference this Saturday, 24 hours before the derby between Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid (4:15 p.m.). Asked about the weaknesses observed after the recent disappointing results, notably at the Metropolitano, the Special One did not fail to recall the current difficulties, without tarnishing the work undertaken with his players.
“I don’t know if I’ll be able to get the team to give 100%, but that’s my intention, and that of my players too. However, I don’t know if I will succeed. We played a lot of games in a row quickly, but we managed to correct a few things; it’s a process. We have to improve. But we also need to get results. And we are working on it. We have a lot of confidence, but we also know that we have to make the effort”first hammered the 63-year-old coach.
Mourinho raises his voice!
Relaunched on the mixed performance of his team against Elche, Mourinho also gave a frank analysis. “It’s not normal to lead 2–0 against Elche and be leveled in the 80th minute. But it’s also not normal to be tied and then, within a few minutes, see the team go second, creating opportunity after opportunity, until they score and win. Likewise, it’s not normal to lose against Betis and yet have the heart to keep pushing, after Espí’s incredible goal and that missed penalty, and still find the strength to go further.”.
Confident in his strengths and proud of his group, the former Inter Milan technician finally concluded his speech by sending a clear message to the club’s many detractors. Asked about the XXL start to FC Barcelona’s season, Mourinho, in fact, kicked in before recalling the work force of the Merengues. “Historically and culturally, Real Madrid cannot compare itself to anyone. And for that reason, I’m not going to compare myself to anyone else. I talk about us, discussing our problems and what needs to be improved. Although it’s becoming increasingly difficult to hear anything positive said about Real Madrid. However, we continue our work with humility, fully aware of our problems”. The message has gotten through!
