MOSCOW, May 12. Roma head coach Jose Mourinho singled out the dedication of the players after the first match of the 1/2 finals of the Europa League against the German «Bayer».
The meeting in Rome ended with the victory of the hosts with a score of 1:0. 20-year-old Edoardo Bove scored in the 63rd minute.
“You have to give the guys their due – they have such a mentality, such a desire to win and please the fans. It was hard for us psychologically. ball,» Mourinho said.
UEFA Europa League11 May 2023 • start at 22:00End
RomaItaly1 : 0
BayerGermany
63' • Eduardo Bove
“The progress of Bove is more the merit of his parents and grandparents than mine. He received an excellent education and academic intellectual preparation. Last year he came on as a substitute, and now he plays in the starting lineup. He opened up emotionally. My job was to help him grow, «added the coach.
The second leg will be held on May 18 at the Bayer field.