Mourinho: The lineup is not enough, but I won t cry

In the third round of the Champions League qualifiers this morning, Fenerbahce, coached by Mourinho, defeated Feyenoord, coached by Van Persie 5-2 at home, and completed a comeback with a total score of 6-4. Next, Mourinho will lead the team to play in Benfica in the playoffs of the qualifying round. If you pass this level, you will be able to enter the Champions League stage. After the game, Mourinho said: "Compared with last season, today's decisive factor is our fans. When we were behind 0-1 and the total score was 1-3, if it was last season, the situation would be very different, and my players would be very different. But when we were behind 1-3 today, there was a positive feeling on the court."

"The game was clear at every moment. Our first goal was a farce. Later, our goalkeeper Egliabat made a crucial one-on-one save, otherwise the score would become 2-2. We debugged the tactics based on what players we have and no players. We couldn't play like Feyenoord, we didn't have players like them. But we have very strong The striker is very aggressive in using space and crossing points. Our midfielder is very hard-working and the defense is very stable. Of course, to be honest, we have to do better in some difficult times, such as the second goal conceding. We can't be willing to suffer and retreat so deeply. "

" However, I can understand that it is only the early stage of the season, and the team is very tired. (From Wolves' sign-free new player) Semedo was on vacation a week ago. Our midfielder suffered a lot of difficulties. But I still think we deserve better results in Rotterdam. Overall, I think a better team has advanced." "

Next, a reporter asked Mourinho to explain his previous remarks - he claimed that Fenerbahce is more like an UEFA Cup team than a Champions League team. Mourinho responded: "You must learn to interpret my words correctly. When I say we are not a Champions League team, I don't mean we can't play the Champions League, but we can't win the Champions League. No one will blame me for saying that Fenerbache cannot win the Champions League. This is an impossible task. If Fenerbache plays the European League, winning the championship is possible. Last season (in the round of 16) we lost in penalty shootouts, not far from it. This is the correct interpretation of my speech."

"Of course, there are many teams in the Champions League that we are capable of defeating. But our The next opponent is a big club, and the next leg is going to Lisbon. Benfica spent a lot of money to strengthen the lineup, so our task is very difficult. However, let's first enjoy the first leg home court and see what we can do. "

A reporter asked Mourinho if he thinks the team has made enough reinforcements this summer and whether he is ready to participate in the Champions League. Mourinho said: "I have played more than 150 Champions League games, so I am ready myself. If some players have never played in the Champions League, then I think playing the Champions League should be the goal of every player. So, yes, we Be prepared. The club is very eager to play in the Champions League. The Champions League is very important to finance and the status of the club. "

Looking forward to the final match with Benfica in the last round of qualifying matches, Mourinho said: "I think Benfica is unhappy against us. They will want to play Feyenoord more. They know that we are stronger than Feyenoord. Let's do it. I have a desire to fight, the fans are very willing to fight, and the players are also very willing to fight, let's do it. As for whether the lineup is enough, no, not enough. But in the play-offs, this lineup is what we can use. If you always think that we lack this or that, then you can't concentrate."

"We are a strong family, and we feel this way in our pre-season training camp in Portugal. We have a clean locker room, very clean. We are united. Then, if you can add one or two players to make the roster stronger, good. If not, then not. We won't cry and complain. But if you ask me if the roster is already well-organized as we think, it's still a shortcoming or something. But if you can't get it, you won't get it. No problem!"