Addio Mourinho, the bookmakers are sure: only a big name could replace the Portuguese in the capital. Here’s what the odds tell us
While Allegri is not doing so well and risks being sacked at the end of the season, Roma could also see a change of coach. Yes, that’s right, as Mourinho has hinted on more than one occasion that he might leave.
Things with the club are not going the way the coach wanted. He expected some important graft in the market but this has not arrived. If not for zero parameters. The disagreements are there for all to see and what we have already seen with Inter could happen, namely a farewell after a victory. Roma will play the Europa League final against Sevilla in Budapest on Wednesday night, but the bookmakers are thinking about who could be the successor of the Special One. And the Friedkins, the Texan owners of the Giallorossi club, know very well that replacing someone like the Portuguese will not be easy. They need a big man, one who will not make him regret it. And let’s take a look at those who could be Mou’s successors.
Addio Mourinho, Conte is the favourite
The number one favourite, the one who outranks all others and is given 4 times the stakes, goes by the name of Antonio Conte. The former Tottenham coach, now on the loose after ending his time on the Spurs bench early, is the one who could really take over in Trigoria. He would certainly be a great coup for Roma. One of those capable of not making Mourinho remonstrate.
Conte (Lapresse)
Behind, but detached, is Luis Enrique: a former. A former who, however, seems to be close to Napoli, who will say goodbye to Spalletti – De Laurentiis’ words last night made it official – and who would like to rely on the Spaniard, who tasted Serie A on the Roma bench. Not an experience to remember that one. Luis Enrique is playing at 15, as is Thiago Motta, one of Mou’s ‘disciples’ who is doing very well at Bologna. For the rest, Gasperini remains in the running.