Roma sporting director Tiago Pinto has denied talk of a rift with the clubโs manager Jose Mourinho.
The Giallorossi have suffered a poor start to the season and have not won even once in three games. They have one point and the new signings have not made an impact.
Before this season started, there was talk about Mourinhoโs future and rumours suggested that the relationship between the Portuguese and Tiago Pinto wasnโt great. But Mourinho decided to stay at the club, despite rumours suggesting otherwise at one point towards the end of the campaign.
Pinto spoke about his relationship and recent form in a press conference and stated: โThere is no conflict between me and Mourinho. We say everything we think to each other to each otherโs faces and we are motivated to do well.โ
When asked about the clubโs current situation, Pinto said: โItโs true that none of us are happy with the situation, but thereโs no reason to panic. Weโre talking about three difficult games because the transfer market is open. Itโs obviousย that weโre not happy, but we are aware that we can do better.ย After the break we will have all the conditions to improve.โ
Mourinhoโs relationship with the referees and authorities has been a vital talking point over the last few months and Pinto was asked about it too. He replied: โWe are on the third day of the championship, I donโt want to start wars or controversies. We have to hear what the referees are saying, but they have to hear what we are saying too. I honestly stopped a bit, because I canโt understand the difference between Zaniolo in Naples and Rui Patricio against Milan. Itโs not a criticism, but I donโt understand the uniformity of judgment.โ
Roma have a slightly easier set of fixtures coming up and they will take on Empoli in their next Serie A clash.
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Kaustubh Pandey | GIFN
