Having just expelled one of his players from the club's first team, AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho has launched yet another scathing attack on one of his stars.
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In the aftermath of not being selected for England's 26-man FIFA World Cup squad, Mourinho has questioned Tammy Abraham's desire to want to be categorized amongst the best forwards in world football.
"I am old-fashioned, but I think that when you become a professional football player in a universe where millions and millions of children dream of doing this, you don't need the support of anyone," the Portuguese manager said of his out-of sorts-striker after Roma's 1-1 draw with Torin0, as per Goal.
"You don't need an external source of motivation. What is this? An external source. A coach, a psychologist. Why?
"You have to give your all every day on the pitch, in every training session, in every match. Play badly, play well, make mistakes, but the attitude is something separate from that.
"My friend, there are millions of children who dream of being where you are, so few get there. These players are privileged.
"The external source of motivation should be that plus, that little bit extra, but you are a man. Mistakes are part of the game, but when it comes to the attitude, that is different. Do you need motivation to earn your salary?"
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The Cobham academy graduate has been a shadow of himself this season. The Englishman has only managed to find the back of the net four times so far in 20 appearances.
The 25-year-old will now have the month off to find a way to regain the form that saw him endear himself to the Giallorossi faithful during the 2021/22 campaign in which he scored 27 goals.
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