Roma boss José Mourinho seems to have changed his approach with Tammy Abraham and told reporters to ask the England international if he is thinking about the World Cup.
Abraham became the most prolific debutant in Roma’s history last season, scoring 27 goals in 53 appearances across all competitions.
He hasn’t been able to offer the same contribution this term, netting just three goals in 18 appearances.
Mourinho was asked his thoughts on the former Chelsea striker and his reply was somehow surprising.
“You should ask him what’s the problem. If he is distracted, if he has a problem or if he thinks about the World Cup.”
Mourinho had always defended Abraham in his previous meetings with the media. Back in October, he said that his issues in front of the goal regarded the whole team, but he seems to have changed his approach now.
Abraham, 25, has scored two goals in Serie A so far, the last one was in an away 2-1 win over Empoli on September 12.