Jose Mourinho's in trouble again! Roma boss facing ban for controversial comments about Serie A referee

Jose Mourinho is facing a ban for controversial comments about Serie A referee Matteo Marcenaro before Roma's clash against Sassuolo.

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• Mourinho set to be handed suspension
• Made controversial comments on Serie A referee
• Ban unlikely to exceed 10 days

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The veteran manager's comments about Marcenaro ahead of Roma's clash against Sassuolo last weekend have landed him in trouble as he is set to be handed a suspension. In a thrilling encounter, the Giallorossi came back from behind to win 2-1 courtesy of goals from Paulo Dybala and Rasmus Kristensen.

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• WHAT JOSE MOURINHO SAID

  At the pre-match press conference, the Roma boss said: "To be honest, I will say that I am worried about the referee. We had this official three times and I don’t think he has the emotional stability to work at this level."

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The Italian FA (FIGC) initiated an investigation on the Portuguese manager earlier this week and he had to appear before them on Friday evening. According to , the FIGC recorded the 60-year-old's statements regarding his comments at the meeting that lasted for almost 90 minutes.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR JOSE MOURINHO?

  further reports that the former Chelsea manager could negotiate a plea if a suspension is handed to him as he fully cooperated with the FIGC. Even if a ban comes his way it is unlikely to be more than 10 days, which means he will miss just one Serie A game.

  Roma will be next seen in action in the Serie A against Fiorentina on Sunday.