Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini hails Mourinho impact at Giallorossi

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Serie A side Roma take on Real Madrid in their next and huge Champions League tie this week. The occassion would see Jose Mourinho return to the Italian capital for…

Serie A side Roma take on Real Madrid in their next and huge Champions League tie this week. The occassion would see Jose Mourinho return to the Italian capital for the first time since his painful departure from the Giallorossi.

Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini has now spoken to the press about the Portuguese and his impact at the club.

He made it clear that Mourinho deserves to be applauded by the club’s supporters tomorrow.

> “It’s only right that he’s applauded by the fans. There’s been a lot of love for Mourinho, and he deserves all the recognition they’ll give him.”

At the same time, Gasperini made it clear the focus of the game would still shift to Roma trying to get what they can from the tie.

> “We’re talking about one of the most successful players of all time. I’m also convinced, however, that once the match starts, everyone will only think about supporting Roma.”

The Italian also refuted the comparison between where Roma are now under him and how they were under Mourinho.

> “We’re talking about two different teams. José’s was a team with new ownership, and there was great enthusiasm. But mine is a team that’s growing and very tough.”

He also ended up taking a shot at the club’s ownership, when asked about what he could borrow from Mourinho’s skillset.

> “If I could steal something from Mourinho as a coach? The empathy with which he manages to convince owners to buy incredible players.”

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