Reports in Italy claim José Mourinho and Claudio Lotito clashed inside the dressing room at the Stadio Olimpico after Sunday’s Derby della Capitale with the Lazio President asking the Portuguese: ‘Who are you?’
The Biancocelesti secured their second victory against their city rivals this season thanks to a goal from Mattia Zaccagni in the second half.
It was a fiery match, with two red cards for Roma and one for Lazio. The two sides also had one staff member sent off each.
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Tension continued after the final whistle, with reports in Italy claiming Mourinho and Lotito argued inside the dressing room.
According to Gazzetta, it all started when Alessio Romagnoli celebrated in front of Roma’s dressing room, causing Gianluca Mancini’s reaction. The latter reportedly left the room, calling his compatriot ‘piece of s…’.
Lotito divided them, but Mourinho was also on the spot despite serving the second of a two-match ban. Roma sources quoted by Gazzetta claimed a FIGC commissioner had authorised him to be inside the dressing room after the game.
“What are you looking at?” Mourinho reportedly told Lotito, perhaps using a harsher expression.
“I am the Lazio President,” Lotito replied. “Who are you? This is my home and you shouldn’t even be here.”
Roma director Tiago Pinto had to intervene to divide them while Luis Alberto and Mourinho’s assistant Salvatore Foti also clashed. The Spaniard taunted Roma during his post-match interview with DAZN.