In this round of matches, Roma won 1-0 against Cagliari, and after the game, coach Jose Mourinho held a regular post-match press conference, at which Mourinho answered six questions from reporters, praised the two new signings Oliveira and Niles, and said that more veterans such as Oliveira were needed.
Why didn't Roma kill the game sooner?
Mourinho: [Good question, but I don't have an answer.] 】
How important is it to win this game?
Mourinho said: "Of course it is very important, this is a game that is easy to win. If we could have scored earlier in the second half, the score would have become 2-0 and then there might have been another goal. We completely dominated the game, but, the opponent hit the crossbar and Patricio made a wonderful save, and at this moment, the score could turn out to be 1-1. Patricio contributed wonderful saves. We ruled the game, I mean, we dominated the game when we had the ball and when we didn't, and we played really well when we didn't have the ball. We could have won a game 4-0 or 5-0 but almost ended 1-1, so I always feel a little worried that when the game is not over, everything could happen and without Patricio's save I think it would have turned into a draw. 】
In addition to wasting a lot of shooting opportunities, what do you think of the team's backline?
Mourinho said: "For me, Kumubra was the best player tonight, his performance was amazing and I am very satisfied with his performance. He had a lot of problems at the beginning of the season, I was very tough with him and I always gave him my attitude and my feedback in training. And he's always been very calm, humble, and over time he's gotten better and better and I think he's done a great job in the defensive system of the three-back. Mancini also performed very well, as did the two midfielders, Velato and Oliveira. 】
Do you think this Roma team can move on in the next five games (without strong dialogue)?
Mourinho said: "Today we played against Cagliari, and we struggled a bit to win. 】
But in the end you won.
Mourinho said: "Yes, we won, it's important, that's what I told the players today. Whether it's 4-0, 5-0 or 1-0 in the last minute, we have to win the game. They showed their spiritual attributes. The next game, we were played against the team that ranked behind us, but I still remember losing to Bologna. 】
How did Oliveira perform today? Today he was everywhere in the game.
Mourinho said: "Honestly, we need more Oliveira. In a sense, we need more mature players, 29-year-olds and so, who have experience and know what to do at key moments. Niles also gave us more options, Kasdorp couldn't play today and we would be in trouble today without Niles, so in the transfer market we signed them and they improved our options. 】
Well, that's all there is to it, see you tomorrow!