Former Roma coach Fabio Capello hits out at José Mourinho saying that the Special One ’caused economic damage’ to the Giallorossi by publicly criticising his players.
The Portuguese coach is under fire after Roma’s disappointing results this term. The Giallorossi rescued a point against Sassuolo yesterday thanks to a late goal of Bryan Cristante.
The Serie A side sit seventh in the table with 40 points in 25 games and are six points behind a Champions League placement.
Mourinho ha openly criticised his players in front of media over the last few weeks and Fabio Capello highlights how the coach’s behaviour is damaging the Giallorossi, on and off the pitch.
“He played his last card by offending his players,” Capello told Sky Sport Italia.
“I’ve never done it. I did criticise but tried to be respectful. I’ve always demanded and given respect. It’s the first rule I asked for: respect from everyone, players and staff members.
“If you offend players as Mourinho did, you create economic damage to the club and it’s something that must be taken into account.”
Last week, Il Corriere dello Sport reported that Mourinho accused Roma players of having no personality and ‘being without balls’ after their 2-0 loss against Inter in Coppa Italia.
Paolo Di Canio has also criticised Mourinho highlighting how he used the same approach during his time at Tottenham, which didn’t pay off.