Lega Serie A chief irritates Roma and Mourinho with ‘alibi’ and Barcelona comment

Lega Serie A CEO Luigi De Siervo reportedly irritated Roma and José Mourinho by saying that the Portuguese’s coach feedback after a 1-0 loss towards Inter on Sunday ‘seemed like an alibi.’

Mourinho complained about referees and Lega Serie A after Roma’s defeat towards Inter this previous weekend. He mentioned referee Fabio Maresca disrespected his gamers, whereas Lega Serie A ought to have allowed the sport to be performed on Monday so as to give his gamers an additional day to relaxation after a Europa League recreation on Thursday.

Lega Serie A chief De Siervo hit again at Mourinho on Monday: “I respect Mourinho for what he does for Roma and for soccer, however in all honesty, his feedback seemed like an alibi,” he mentioned.

“He’s an expert who is aware of our world of sport. Simply have a look at Barcelona, who performed within the Champions League after which had the Clasico towards Actual Madrid at 4 pm.”

In accordance with Il Corriere dello Sport, Roma haven’t taken De Siervo’s phrases too effectively. The Giallorossi imagine that an individual in his place must be neutral and never choose the coach of a Serie A membership, particularly publicly.

Roma will not be anticipated to launch an official assertion in regards to the matter however are mentioned to be ‘irritated’ by De Siervo’s claims.

Following Roma’s loss to Inter, the Giallorossi sit ninth within the Serie A desk with 14 factors, 5 under fourth-placed Atalanta.