Jose Mourinho admits his side failed for Europa qualification

Roma boss Jose Mourinho commented on his side’s performance in the Europa League group stage following their final match of the round, winning 3-0 over Sheriff this evening.

The Giallorossi finished second in Group G, two points behind Slavia Praha, and progressed to the playoff round of the competition—something the Special One insisted is their own fault.

“The bottom line is it’s our own fault we finished second in the group. We played one horrible match, the one in Prague, and this is ultimately what decided the group, We had three comfortable wins at home and two wins on the road, but we can’t play that match in Prague the way we did. We’re paying the price and it’s our fault, this payment comes in the form of two additional games for a squad that can’t afford them.”

“Now we’ll play two extra games against an important team that dropped down from the Champions League, even if it’s against a team not excited to be in the competition.”

The teams Roma could potentially face in February’s playoff round include Benfica, Braga, Feyenoord, Galatasaray, Lens, Young Boys and Shakhtar Donetsk.

Story by: George Opoku Boateng. gopokuboateng@gmail.com. Ahotor Fm. X – Prekese GH