A series of Italian media mentioned the possibility of Mourinho's replacement on the 8th. Mourinho started a difficult season with three losses in his first seven league games, including a 1-2 home game against AC Milan on the 2nd of last month. He ranks 13th in the league with two wins, two draws and three losses, 15 goals and 11 runs in seven games.
Roma are showing signs of reviving the atmosphere with a 2-0 home win over Frosinone on the 2nd and a 4-0 victory over Cervet in the Europa League on the 9th, but talks about Mourinho's future continue to flow.
Italian media Corriere dello Sport reported, "Roma owner and U.S. billionaire Dan Friedkin wanted to replace Mourinho shortly after his 1-4 defeat in Genoa on the 29th and is still considering changes." 스포츠토토
The media claimed, "Chairman Friedkin is willing to replace Mourinho and if he loses the away match on Sunday (1 a.m. on the 9th), Mourinho's fate could be decided."
Rumors of a quick replacement have emerged following rumors of a replacement. Rumors have been raised that President Friedkin has Hanji Flick in mind, a former German national team and Bayern Munich coach, as a replacement for Mourinho, and that he has already been nominated. Flick has been on leave since he was fired shortly after losing 1-4 in a friendly match against Japan last month. The 58-year-old Flick spent two seasons at Bayern Munich before the German national team coach took over and led the history of quadruple (four gold medals) in 2020.
Mourinho joined Roma in 2021 and is currently in his third season. Mourinho, who served as manager of Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham in succession, led AS Roma to win the Europa Conference League in his first season in office and succeeded in quenching his 14-year thirst for championship. Last season, Roma lost to Sevilla in the final of the Eurora League, finishing sixth in Serie A, missing the European Champions League by seven points.