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How did Mourinho help Roma change?

ItalyFrom the early pieces of the puzzle, Roma have reached the European Cup final for the first time in 31 years and are dreaming of their first title since 2008 thanks to the talent of Jose Mourinho.





Mourinho congratulated the players in the dressing room after Roma defeated Leicester in the semi-final second leg on May 5, thereby reaching the Europa Conference League final.  Photo: Twitter / Roma

Mourinho congratulated the players in the dressing room after Roma defeated Leicester in the semi-final second leg on May 5, thereby reaching the Europa Conference League final. Image: Twitter / Rome

Rome not yet a candidate to win or finish in the top 4 of Serie A this season, but Mourinho has not been questioned or criticized by the fans. Roma are the club with the second highest average attendance in home matches in Serie A this season, and have always received the maximum support during the most difficult period of the season. This is probably the first achievement of Mourinho – who thanks to his own charm – has connected the fans, avoiding putting too much pressure on the whole team.

“Roma fans and players understand that they have a unique opportunity to develop under the talented and winning coach who has shaped the mentality and tactics of the club,” p. Football Italy comment.

Abandoning the four-back system in November 2021, Mourinho built a three-back strategy to strengthen the defense and improve the creativity of the midfield. Henrikh Mkhitaryan was key to this change, as he played in a deep left midfield position. The Armenian star had a fight with Mourinho when he was still working for Man Utd. The same goes for Chris Smalling. But the two have put aside those animosities, and become the mainstay of the Portuguese coach’s plan to rebuild Roma after he takes office in the summer of 2021.





Abraham is Mourinho's successful signing at Roma, shining in his first season, with 25 goals in all competitions.  Photo: Lapresse

Abraham is Mourinho’s successful signing at Roma, shining in his first season, with 25 goals in all competitions. Image: Lapresse

Lorenzo Pellegrini still shows his class with the captain’s armband in hand. 20-year-old player Nicola Zalewski made a strong impression when taking the main kick in the left corridor of rookie Matias Vina – who was not appreciated for his defensive ability. Marash Kumbulla – a midfielder who plays for Roma on loan from Hellas Verona – has also gradually won Mourinho’s trust after missing the first nine Serie A matches.

Can’t help but mention Tammy Abraham, the most influential person at the Italian capital club. After arriving at the Olimpico Stadium for $ 47 million from Chelsea, the English striker continuously shone, scoring 25 goals in 49 matches in all competitions to surpass Vincenzo Montella and Gabriel Batistuta – the club’s legends – to become a bridge. Roma’s top scorer in his debut season.





The Olimpico Stadium welcomed 63,940 fans in the Europa Conference League semi-final second leg on May 5.  Every match of Roma under Mourinho this season is usually a festival for the fans.  Photo: Twitter / AS Roma

The Olimpico Stadium welcomed 63,940 fans in the Europa Conference League semi-final second leg on May 5. Every match of Roma under Mourinho this season is usually a festival for the fans. Image: Twitter / AS Roma

Roma now plays firmly and bravely, especially in the second leg. The last time they fell to victory in the lead was against Juventus at home in January. This match, Mourinho’s side led 3-1 to 70 minutes, but lost when they let the opponent score three goals in seven minutes. .

Since then, Rome has progressed unceasingly. They have only lost two matches in Serie A since the beginning of 2022, and reached the final of the Europa Conference League. This is the first time Roma have reached the final of a European Cup since the 1990-1991 UEFA Cup, where they lost to Inter with a total score of 1-2. In history, Roma also won a title in the continental arena, the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in the 1960-1961 season (the predecessor of the Europa League). If they beat Feyenoord in the final in Albania on May 25, Roma will win their first title in 14 years, since the 2007-2008 Italian Cup.

Regarding Mourinho’s changes at Roma, captain Pellegrini said: “We have a sense of playing for the group, not the individual. We improve continuously throughout the season. And with performances on the pitch, you You can see Roma now playing as a team, more cohesive.”

Mourinho could not equal the achievement of Fabio Capello – the last coach to help Roma win Serie A. But the legendary Italian military leader also only conquered the scudetto in his second season at the Olimpico. And winning the Europa Conference League will be the perfect stepping stone for Mourinho to elevate Roma’s position in Serie A next season.

Hong Duy (according to Football Italy)

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