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– Roma boss Jose Mourinho has accused one of his players of “betrayal,” telling him to find a new club in the January transfer window.
– Mourinho revealed his anger at the unnamed player after Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at Sassuolo, a result that came after their 1-0 defeat at Lazio in the Rome derby.
– “I’m sorry, because the team’s effort was betrayed by the attitude of an unprofessional player,” Mourinho said.
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– “I feel betrayed by one of my players. He betrayed everyone else. Who is it? I won’t say. In January he will have to find another team.”
– There is speculation in the Italia media that the player is Netherlands defender Rick Karsdorp, who came on as a substitute in the 65th minute.
– Roma took an 80th-minute lead through substitute Tammy Abraham, only for Andrea Pinamonti to equalise for Sassuolo shortly afterwards.
– Karsdorp, 27, looked out of position and left forward Armand Lauriente unmarked in the build-up to Sassuolo’s goal.
– A former Feyenoord player who has made three appearances for the Netherlands, Karsdorp is under contract with Roma until June 2025.
– “The mistake is part of the game,” Mourinho said. “The unprofessional and incorrect attitude with the teammates displeases me. I already said it [the name] in the changing room, and I don’t do that often.
– “After matches, I don’t speak often with the team. I had 16 players on the pitch, I liked the attitude of fifteen. I didn’t like one and I said so.”
– Roma are sixth in Serie A, 12 points adrift of league leaders Napoli after 14 games.
