José Mourinho was not very successful in the Italian league with AS Roma. Among all the coaches who have led for at least fifty matches since the introduction of the three-point system, the dismissed Portuguese performed the worst.
José Mourinho's stint with AS Roma, which began in the summer of 2021, has been marked by a series of underwhelming performances, especially when compared to his previous coaching successes.
Over the course of 96 league games, Mourinho's record of 44 wins, 23 draws, and 29 losses translates to an average of only 1.61 points per game. This statistic is particularly striking as it represents the lowest average for any Roma coach who has managed over fifty league matches since the implementation of the three-point system in 1994, according to data from Opta.
Mourinho's lackluster performance at Roma stands in stark contrast to his earlier career achievements. His tenure at FC Porto (with an average of 2.32 points per game), Chelsea (2.23), and Internazionale (2.12) were marked by significantly higher points averages, underscoring his struggles at Roma, where he averaged only 1.70 points per game, as noted by LiveScore. Despite these challenges, Mourinho did manage to secure a notable victory with Roma by winning the inaugural edition of the Conference League in 2022.
The ongoing challenges at Roma under Mourinho's leadership are further highlighted by the team's current standing in Serie A. Historically, Roma has been a strong contender in the Italian top flight, but under Mourinho, they have been languishing in ninth place, a position that is unusually low for the club. The last two seasons saw the team finish in sixth place, a far cry from their more successful runs between 2014 and 2017. During this period, under the guidance of Rudi Garcia and Luciano Spalletti, Roma consistently achieved top-three finishes in Serie A, including second place three times, highlighting a period of significant success in contrast to their current struggles.
Mourinho's situation at Roma illustrates a dramatic shift from his previous coaching tenures, raising questions about his tactical approach, team management, and adaptability to the evolving dynamics of modern football. As Roma prepares to face Feyenoord in the Europa League, the pressure on Mourinho continues to mount, with fans and analysts closely watching to see if he can turn around the team's fortunes and restore its former glory.
