Mourinho thinks any other coach would be hailed for the goal scored

are enjoying a run of 10 unbeaten games in

and now they sealed another clean sheet, hardly risking at the back when they vanquished

1-0.

Their victory has seen them close the gap on Juventus as they sit fifth, awaiting the result of the clash between the Bianconeri and Inter this evening.

“

It was a difficult match, it’s tough to play here, Marco Giampaolo’s sides always have a clear philosophy,”

Jose Mourinho

told

DAZN

.

“The culture in Rome is that if you win the derby, you go into Paradise, if you lose it’s a total disaster, but we managed to keep our feet on the ground, focus on this game and get the victory.”

Henrikh Mkhitaryan

found the target, finishing an impressive build-up by Roma players.

“If it had been a different coach, people would be talking about our goal as fantastic football, building out from the back, but they won’t do that with me!

“We controlled the situation well, but could’ve scored a second goal and killed off the game. I don’t think we were distracted by Thursday, it’s that Samp changed their system in the second half, providing more width and making it difficult for us to press them.”

The Roma boss had never won or netted a goal at Marassi, which makes that the first for an ex-Inter manager.

“There’s always one. In England it’s Newcastle, I won there after three or four losses. Here I took a while to win against Samp.”

In a comical moment, he hit his head on the dugout roof.

“Everything is fine!”

Mourinho hold a piece of paper that said ‘The second question will be about Nicolò Zaniolo’, mocking reporters yesterday.

“I just wanted to say it’s difficult at Roma, because instead of talking about the kid Zalewski who is doing so well, people just want to talk about negative aspects, those who are not playing. It’s tough here.

“For example, Bryan Cristante is the same player who the media in Rome says I don’t want and intend to sell. The same player who did so well today.”

Mkhitaryan’s future is also in doubt as his deal is due to expire on June 30.

“Mkhitaryan is having a great season. I want Mikhi here, Mikhi wants to stay here, Tiago Pinto and the club want him to stay, Mino Raiola loves his client, so it should be fine.”

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