Mourinho Criticizes Excessive Press Conferences, Jokes About Snacks

Portuguese coach José Mourinho, the manager of Real Madrid, expressed his frustration with the demanding schedule of press conferences during a week packed with matches, questioning the possibility of skipping one.

Statement Details

Mourinho noted that he is required to attend six press conferences in a single week, pointing out that some other clubs are exempt from some of them. He humorously added, "I am tired of you and I am tired of myself; there are no new questions to ask me."

He mentioned that Atlético Madrid and Elche face the same pressure, with Elche playing on Saturday like Real Madrid, while Atlético gets an extra rest day before its clash with Osasuna.

Background

The remarks come as Mourinho prepares for the sixth La Liga match against Elche, where Real Madrid aims to close the gap with leader Barcelona. Under his leadership, the team sits second with 12 points.

The coach expressed his desire to win and improve performance, emphasizing that the primary goal of every match and training session is to raise the level.

He concluded by saying that if he were allowed to skip one conference, he would bring snacks for journalists at the next one to ease the tension.