There has been speculation this week that Jose Mourinho will leave his post as Real Madrid coach in the summer.
The players were said to be unhappy at Mourinho's selections in the 2-1 defeat to Barcelona last week, and in front of a combination of nine players and staff, the Portuguese tactician accused defender Sergio Ramos of undermining him in a post match interview with journalists. The exchange was heated to say the least.
Mourinho was also unhappy about the marking on Carles Puyol for Barcelona's first goal.
Full transcript courtesy of Spanish daily Marca.
Mourinho: "You have killed me in the mixed zone".
Ramos: "No, boss, you have only read what it is in the press, not what we said".
Mourinho: "Of course, as you are world champions and you are protected by your friends in the media...like the goalie". (referring to Iker Casillas who is 30 meters away)
Casillas (shouting): "Boss, here things are said face to face".
Mourinho: "Where were you in the first goal Sergio?"
Ramos: "Marking Pique".
Mourinho: "But you had to mark Puyol".
Ramos: "Yes, but Pique was blocking in the set pieces, so I decided to change the markings".
Mourinho: "What is going on now? You are now the manager or what?"
Ramos: "No, but depending on the situation of the game, there are times where the markings have to be changed. And as you were never a player, you don't know that these situations take place".
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Such disrespect shown from a stupid player. José has my full backing.