Roma manager Jose Mourinho walked down the pitch to ask the referee to give a red card to a Sunderland player. During a pre-season friendly match yesterday.
Jose Mourinho couldn’t hold back his emotions despite just a ‘friendly’ pre-season game. By yesterday’s game (Wednesday 13 July 2022). The Roma coach went straight into the field. He demanded a red card for the opposing player during a friendly match against the team. Sunderland from the English Championship in a match that must be considered no less surprising. As the orbit of the Europa Conference League champions and England’s second division team. Of course, Mourinho’s team won 2-0.
But the best moment of this game falls to the Roma coach. After he walked into the field demanding a red card for the Black Cats’ player Luke Onion in around 40 minutes. When the game was still 0-0, Onion intercepted Roger Iban. Jez was so serious that Mourinho. His staff were very upset as they went onto the pitch as the medical team was on Ivanez’s first aid. According to The Mirror , Mourinho’s reason for leaving was to demand that Onian be sacked. However, Onian was only shown a yellow card. But was eventually substituted to prevent him from getting a second yellow card.
Sunderland showed immense toughness and determination as they held on to Roma until the 75th minute. Felix Afena Gyan opening the scoring for the team before midfielder Ni Kolo Zaniolo added a second in the 85th minute. The match against Roma a great test for Sunderland are preparing for their first season in the Championship since 2017/18. Led by manager Alex Neil the black cat hopes to stay safe at least.
Sunderland fans looked at Mourinho in a more joking way at this event. One person writing Never thought I’d see Jose Mourinho asking Sunderland to take Luke Onion because his team couldn’t handle him said another 09 (Onion). It’s in Mourinho’s mind all the time and he can’t stop thinking about it.” Sunderland was promoted back to the Championship last year after beating Wycombe Wanderers. in the League One play-off final at Wembley. Following that victory, the club’s manager Alex Neil dedicated the victory to the UFABET club’s long-suffering fans, having seen two relegations and two play-offs over the previous five seasons.
As for Roma, they want to continue the success of the 2021/22 season after winning their first European trophy in 61 years, Mourinho has strengthened his squad after leading former Manchester United midfielder Nee . Manja Matic and defender Mehmet Chelic of French Ligue 1 side Lille join the squad. The Italian club will play in the Europa League in the new season after finishing sixth in Serie A. Ah last season Mourinho last won the Europa League when he was in charge of the Red Devils. And considering the Portuguese’s enthusiasm during pre-season It may be good news for fans. Roma because they expect better and bigger things from their team.