Only a handful of managers in world football can brag about their personal record against Roma boss Jose Mourinho. However, Milan coach Stefano Pioil is one of them.
Out-of-form Roma left San Siro winless for the sixth game on the trot as Milan's superb performance blew them out of the water. Without Jose Mourinho on the bench, Giallorossi slumped to a 3-1 defeat, losing further ground on the Serie A top four.
One of the most heavily anticipated fixtures in the Serie A calendar unfolds on Sunday as Milan and Roma go head-to-head at San Siro. With both sides coming into proceedings after crashing out of the Coppa Italia, pressure is on both managers to deliver in league action.
These are potentially decisive days for under-pressure Roma manager Jose Mourinho after yet another disappointment in the Coppa Italia. Held scoreless in a fourth consecutive Derby della Capitale, Giallorossi lost 1-0 to arch-rivals Lazio on Wednesday.
José Mourinho stated a few times that he’s willing to wait for Roma to make the call about his expiring contract. He’ll have to do it a while longer, as the Friedkin family hasn’t come to a decision yet. It might not happen anytime soon.
Some people are incapable of changing. Roma boss Jose Mourinho has a unique character, but his frequent outbursts often do Giallorossi more harm than good.
Same story all over again! Atalanta held Roma to an evenly-contested 1-1 draw at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday night as Jose Mourinho picked up another red card.
Roma and Atalanta shared the spoils in a derby of two halves as Sunday's Serie A top-six six-pointer at the Stadio Olimpico ended 1-1. After an enthralling first half packed with chances on both ends, the second 45 minutes produced nothing noteworthy.
Stadio Olimpico forms the backdrop for a high-stakes Serie A encounter between top-four hopefuls Roma and Atalanta on Sunday night. With both sides lagging behind fourth-placed Fiorentina, it's a potentially crunch meeting at the start of the new calendar year.
Sunday's Serie A program includes a handsomely-looking contest between Roma and Atalanta as its most prominent feature. Speaking to the press in the build-up, Giallorossi boss Jose Mourinho waxed lyrical about Gian Piero Gasperini's side, insisting he expects 'a difficult game.'
With only a few months left on his contract, Tiago Pinto has decided to leave Roma early. He’ll step down in February after taking care of the January window, as requested by the club. He communicated the decision to the squad first.
José Mourinho resumed speaking about his future after a tougher-than-expected win over Cremonese that allowed Roma to punch their tickets to the Coppa Italia’s Round of 8 on Wednesday night: “I don’t think it’s true that the club is searching for a new coach."