“Wish them a nice evening, but zero points”: Mourinho jokes with Servette before the game

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Much is written and spoken in Rome. Especially when it comes to football and the Giallorossi. Dozens of internet platforms, radios and even a printed newspaper (“Il Romanista”), which appears daily, report exclusively about the three-time Italian champion. The headlines are currently dominated by the poor start to the season – only thirteenth place – and the new main sponsor from Saudi Arabia, which can be seen on the jerseys for the first time on Thursday.

The upcoming task on the pitch in the Europa League is only mentioned in passing. Servette is a little too small for the football-mad city. This also became apparent on Wednesday afternoon when coach José Mourinho (60) appeared before the media. He answered journalists’ questions for more than twenty minutes.

Dybala from the bench – Lukaku from the start

The game is only briefly discussed. Mourinho, who will not be sidelined due to suspension, has said he will make only three or four changes from the league match they won against Frosinone. Paulo Dybala (29) starts from the bench. The other exceptional talent – ​​​​Romelu Lukaku (30) – should be in the starting eleven.

The roles of the two teams are still clearly divided. For the Romans, anything other than a victory at the Stadio Olimpico will be another disappointment. Not just because Mourinho’s team has more individual class. No, because Roma were the Europa League finalists last year and would like to go there again this year. The people of Geneva, on the other hand, would probably be happy with a point.

Praise for Weiler

That is why Mourinho is not taking this match lightly. «We have analyzed Servette and I know they have problems in the championship. I still respect her.” He reminds us that the Grenats narrowly missed the Champions League. The Portuguese also praises coach René Weiler (50). “He’s a good coach, I know that because I played against him with Manchester United when he was at Anderlecht.”

It was in 2017 when United narrowly triumphed against the Belgians in the quarter-finals of the Europa League: 2-1 and 1-1.

Finally, Mourinho has a saying for the Geneva fans. And in French: “I wish all Servette fans a fantastic evening in this incredible stadium and in this incredible city. But I hope they go home with zero points.”

Source : Blick