J. Mourinho remembered a fun story with Maicon

2023-12-07 17:23 © „Reuters“

“Roma” coach Jose Mourinho remembered a funny story with his former student Maicon.

In the past, the Portuguese who used to coach Inter Milan already knew about the Brazilian's trick before the most beautiful holidays of the year.

Usually, the defender would earn the fifth yellow card in the championship and face disqualification. At the same time - additional vacation days and the opportunity to celebrate Christmas with close family members in Brazil.

“Before the match against Siena, I warned him that this way he definitely won't get released for vacation, because I'm not stupid.”

Then Maicon asked if such an opportunity would be given if he scored a goal.

“No, if you score two,” I answered him.

So during the match, he scored two goals and still got a yellow card for taking off his shirt. That way the player earned some rest days and I added an extra week of rest for him,” said J. Mourinho.