'Mourinho is completely FINISHED and Leao thinks he's a genius' - Cassano

Cameron Smith

8 Apr 2024 10:05 BST
3 min read

Jose Mourinho, Rafael Leao, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Former Italy international Antonio Cassano has slammed Jose Mourinho, Rafael Leao and Massimiliano Allegri in his latest rant.

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Cassano, 41, has hit the headlines on a frequent basis since his retirement and was seen criticising Mourinho last year after Roma’s Europa League final defeat.

His latest comments were broadcasted on RAI programme La Domenica Sportiva, with the former Real Madrid, Inter, Roma and Milan forward aiming his words at Mourinho, Leao and Allegri.

“As a coach, Mourinho is now completely finished.,” Cassano said (as per Football Italia). He is not capable of coaching anymore, he is still doing the same things as 10 years ago.

“He wouldn’t play Paredes and preferred Bove to Pellegrini. De Rossi gave Roma the belief that this is a strong team, he’s doing an extraordinary job. He was always destined for this.”

Cassano then aimed his criticism at Milan superstar Leao, who has been linked with replacing Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain.

“Leao thinks he is a genius and some even agree with him. I just consider him a good player and I have not changed my mind on that.

“For five and a half months he didn’t score in a poor league like Serie A. Years ago, he would’ve struggled to play in the sixth or seventh team in Serie A.

“Look at Lautaro Martinez, now he is world class. He fights for the ball, scores goals, provides assists, battles all over the pitch. He is a leader in every way.”

Allegri also felt the wrath of Cassano, with the ex-Italy international remarking: “seeing as Allegri is a coach who says his career is based on results and he hasn’t won anything in three years, it’s time he stepped aside.

“He already should’ve done it last season. Juve have 17 internationals and spent €160m on the transfer market, but they play slapdash football, the players can’t seem to string three passes together.”