AS Roma coach José Mourinho said he would win the UEFA Europa League for the players rather than for himself.

On the 19th (Korean time),토토사이트 Roma, who had the 2022-2023 UEFA Europa League semifinal second leg at the Bay Arena in Leverkusen, Germany, drew 0-0 with Bayer 04 Leverkusen. After winning the first leg 1-0, Roma advanced to the final with an aggregate score advantage. The opponent in the final is Sevilla, the ‘King of the Europa League’.

Mourinho has been making great achievements since taking over at Roma. Last season, his first season in charge, he won the newly created UEFA Europa Conference League first championship trophy. It was also the championship trophy that Roma lifted in 14 years. They then advanced to the European finals for two consecutive seasons.

Mourinho wants the focus to be on his players rather than himself. In an interview with ‘Sky Sports’ after the game, “My interest is less than leaving my name in Roma history, but helping my children grow up and achieve something important, and helping the Roma fans who gave me so much from day one. That’s what it means.” I am very happy to advance to the finals once again.”

José Mourinho AS Roma coach. Getty Images Korea

He also gave credit to the players who contributed both on and off the pitch to reach the final. “It would have been really difficult without (Chris) Smalling on the bench when (Leonardo) Spinazzola and (Jackie) Celik were injured. Those details make the difference. ) Thank you to Bove,” he said.

“The players give everything. This match is a result of our hard work, experience, tactical wisdom and know-how to survive the competition. We are a truly amazing team,” he added.

Coach Mourinho asked the fans to support the players who made it to the final and go home even more fervently. “If possible, I would like to ask one from the Roma fans. Our players deserve special treatment from the training ground to the next match,” he said.