Jose Mourinho has seemingly fired a message on motivation in direction of striker Tammy Abraham following his World Cup snub.
- Mourinho questions gamers’ motivation
- Believed to be aimed toward Abraham
- Englishman has struggled in 2022/23
WHAT HAPPENED? Mere days after Rick Karsdorp had been expelled from Roma’s squad for a scarcity of professionalism that ‘betrayed his teammates’ within the eyes of Mourinho, the Portuguese supervisor has launched one other probing assault, which is believed to be directed in direction of the out-of-form Abraham, who has struggled for targets this season.
WHAT HE SAID: Talking in Roma’s post-match press convention after their 1-1 draw with Torino, he stated: “I’m old style, however I feel that if you turn out to be knowledgeable soccer participant in a universe the place tens of millions and tens of millions of youngsters dream of doing this, you don’t want the help of anybody.
“You don’t want an exterior supply of motivation. What is that this? An exterior supply. A coach, a psychologist. Why?”
Mourinho continued: “You must give your all daily on the pitch, in each coaching session, in each match. Play badly, play nicely, make errors, however the angle is one thing separate from that.
“My good friend, there are tens of millions of youngsters who dream of being the place you might be, so few get there. These gamers are privileged.
“The exterior supply of motivation ought to be that plus, that little bit additional, however you’re a man. Errors are a part of the sport, however on the subject of the angle, that’s completely different. Do you want motivation to earn your wage?”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Mourinho’s newest tirade comes after having already taken purpose at Abraham for doubtlessly getting distracted over the considered an England call-up for the World Cup. The striker has managed simply 4 targets all season following a spectacular debut marketing campaign within the Everlasting Metropolis.
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WHAT NEXT FOR ABRAHAM? Not the World Cup, sadly. As an alternative, the 25-year-old should knuckle down within the short-term low season and rediscover the prolific type that made him such an asset final season.