Mourinho plays down axe rumors

Jose Mourinho has denied rumors suggesting he could be about to leave Inter Milan

Reports had suggested that the Portuguese coach was set to get sacked had Inter failed to reach the Knockout Stages of the Champions League.

However, the reigning Serie A champions secured their spot in the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen on Wednesday night with a 2-0 victory over Rubin Kazan in Giuseppe Meazza.

Although the media had speculated that Mourinho could be relieved from his duties by Inter, the former Chelsea boss denies receiving any kind of ultimatum by the club’s board.

“No-one at Inter has said anything to me, not before the game and not after it,” Mourinho said following the Rubin win.

“Journalists don’t make decisions, ex-players don’t make decisions and even if important people within the club who do make decisions said something to me, it wouldn’t be a problem.”

Mourinho has re-stated that he does not fear over his future as he can find a job in a week should Inter decide to fire him.

“I’m a calm coach because when a coach leaves a club it’s diffcult for him to find a job, but if I leave Inter I’ll be in demand. I can’t say I’d choose exactly where I’d go, but almost.”

Mourinho feels he has been treated unfairly in the Italian media as of late and has questioned those criticizing him.

“I thought that results mattered in Italy but in fact that’s not the case given that a team which won the title, is top of the league and has qualified from a Champions League group containing the holders is still being criticized,” he said.