Roma coach Jose Mourinho admits his team underperformed after their 2-2 draw with Europa Conference League opponents Bodo/Glimt.
Roma again were stunned by the Norwegian minnows, having been thrashed 6-1 two weeks ago.
“I think the result is harsh on us. It wasn't a great performance, we made a lot of technical errors, especially in the first half when playing out from the back. Every time it went to Veretout or Darboe, we lost the ball," Mourinho told Sky Italia.
“The reality of the game is 2-2, but the two penalties were clear as day. Clear as day. You can talk about whatever you want, but the reality is 2-2, they had two shots on target and two goals. We scored two goals and had two clear penalties denied.
“I don't know if they get referees who are poor and starting their careers for the Conference League. I didn't say anything about the referee in Norway, because we lost 6-1, but here the two penalties were clear."
Mourinho also said of his team's balance: “Balance comes from the players at our disposal. Matias Vina was injured, so I had to choose a left-back. Solbakken had a fantastic first leg, tonight Ibanez put him in his pocket, he only had one touch and scored a fantastic goal.
“I had to protect Kumbulla, because he did badly in the first game and this was not the right match for him. So I had to put Cristante in defence. So who do I put in midfield? I had to put Darboe.
“People talk about tactical balance, but sometimes it's also about balancing the characteristics of the players. Milan were struggling against us, they introduced Bakayoko and Tonali. We cannot do that.
“This was a game where I didn't feel problems there, we were in control, Pellegrino and Solbakken didn't create problems this time. I didn't have a full-back who could attack, I think the problem if anything was upfront, Zaniolo, Tammy Abraham and Mkhitaryan made a lot of mistakes in their passes, decisions and lacked finesse.
“We struggle to score goals when we have the chances, but once again, the referee was absolutely decisive. The players respected the shirt to the end.
“We have seven points, it's not entirely up to us if we get the top spot now, but we are in control of second."
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