Jose Mourinho Makes Roma Play With 10 Men, Takes Off Houssem Aouar Without Naming His Replacement in Friendly Match Against Partizani Tirana (Watch Video)
The Portuguese coach, as reported later, had wanted to make sure both teams had 10 men on the pitch after his opposing side had attempted to substitute a player for one who had already been taken off. Roma won the match though 2-1.
Jose Mourinho made the news once again as he forced his team, Roma, to play with 10 men during a pre-season friendly match against Partizani Tirana. Mourinho, in the 79th minute, withdrew Houssem Aouar from the pitch without naming a replacement for him thus leaving Roma to play with only 10 men for the remainder of the match. The midfielder was confused by Mourinho's decision. However, a report in Corriere dello Sport stated that the Portuguese coach did this for two reasons--to protect his new signing ahead of the season. Second, he did this to ensure both teams had 10 players on the pitch. Earlier, Partizani Tirana were reduced to 10 men after the coaching team had mistakenly attempted to substitute a player for one who had already been subbed off. Neymar Undergoing Medical at Saudi Pro League Club Al-Hilal, Set To Complete Transfer Move From PSG.
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Jose Mourinho took Aouar out in the middle of the match out of his own free will and ended the game with 10 men after exhausting all the subs.
Mourinho must be protecting Aouar at all cost😂pic.twitter.com/FcT8H4JCVB
— MourinhoXtra™ (@Mourinho_Xtra) August 13, 2023
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