Jose Mourinho spoke today from Tirana at the press conference before the final of the Conference League against Feyenoord, which will take place on Wednesday (21:00) at "Air Albania".
"We have reached the end of this season. We had two finals in four days. The first enabled us to qualify for the Europa League, we also improved our ranking. "We won the first final, which was the end of the season and the achievement of our goal, but it was not a final to write history."
This is a historic finale. We will play a final after many years, but we must do our best to write history, so win the final tomorrow.
We removed the extra pressure, we qualified for the Europa League from the championship. Me and the technical staff, since Friday we did not leave the house, we are locked in Trigoria. We should also have the joy of playing a match like this.
Mkhitaryan trained with the team today, in a very small training session. It was open to you too. I trust his experience a lot, he knows his physique very well. "At the end of the training, he told me that he feels good and is ready to play in the final", stressed "Special One".
Controversy over the selection of a small stadium and Albanian fans with Rome…
"We have an Albanian player in Roma, Kumbulla and if we win, then an Albanian will also win. The stadium's view is wrong and premature. We played in Northern Macedonia, when I was at Manchester United, and now it is Albania that wants to show a part of its development. "The stadium is really great and I'm sorry there is no room for more people."
Could your great experience be a factor?
"My experience will not be a factor, as the teams that reach the final are where they deserve it. We played on Friday night and then we focused on analyzing everything and extracting as much material as possible for our players. "Fortunately it is a final and we should be glad we got there, no matter how it goes."
You look more serious than in the semifinals…
"It's normal, as it's a final and until tomorrow evening, I just think about this game. I'm like this and that 's how it works. Of course my experience helps, but ultimately it is the players who go down on the field. I feel it this final, like my first final.A coach who has certain feelings but there are times when I discuss with some people who have some sort of superstition.Maybe 50 thousand fans will watch the final from the city screens.Fans can choose "Which shirt we will play tomorrow. I am not superstitious in any way."
If I win tomorrow?
"I do not want to talk to if, let's see. Plum hurt me and I was joking, because among all the players I would do him the last. He is a very good guy, he will be with us next season, "He has the potential to become an even better player."
Impressions from Tirana and how can the final be won?
"Do we speak English? I remembered you were speaking Albanian… It's the beginning, then prudence, then stability. You think more about people and less about yourself. I can help the team tomorrow, I do not believe in magical moments. After a job of more "300 days, now is the time for the team. The team will play the game. You are a good team when you hide the small problems that everyone has."
Tirana?
"The first time I'm here. It 's one of the only places I've not visited. It' s very good to be here. I'm very happy with the airport because when we played against Vitesses, we stayed at Eindhoven airport for two hours. I know why, we had a lot of checks, some of our people were treated like criminals, everything is beautiful here, the stadium is beautiful, UEFA can be criticized that the stadium should have 60 thousand seats, but the rates can not be criticized for bringing football "In every country. I feel good and happy that I will play an Albanian final."
How has the season been for Rome in general?
"I believe it has been a positive season."
Have you amassed Spinazzolan to reward him, or is it an option for you for this final?
"No, it was not a reward, he is very important for our team. He has been out of action for 10 months, but he has played a few minutes in the last few games. When you play 75 minutes he knows you are an option for the final."