AS Roma Lose 1-2 To Bodo/Glimt, Jose Mourinho Calls Aspmyra Stadium "Plastic Grass"

AS Roma coach, Jose Mourinho. (Twitter/@OfficialASRoma)

JAKARTA - AS Roma coach, Jose Mourinho, did not really think about his team's defeat to Bodo/Glimt in the first leg of the Conference League quarter-finals, Friday, April 8 in the morning WIB. Instead, he highlighted the Aspmyra Stadium field, which he called plastic grass.

In this match, AS Roma actually took the lead in the 43rd minute through the action of Lorenzo Pellegrini. However, Bodo/Glimt scored two goals in the second half.

Ulrik Saltnes scored the two goals in the 56th minute and Hugo Vetlesen in the 89th minute.

"Their two goals were from set play and a deflection. We scored a lot of goals from set play too. The first goal was ridiculous," Mourinho told Sky Sport Italia.

"Honestly, the thing that worries me the most is the injury to Gianluca Mancini. That's a concern, it's something caused by playing on plastic grass," he added.

Mancini had to be withdrawn in the 69th minute due to an injury. He is reported to have suffered a knee injury and requires further examination.

Despite losing in the first leg, Jose Mourinho said his team remained as favourites. Moreover, the second leg will be held in front of their own supporters.

"We lost 1-2, we have the second leg to play at the Olimpico in front of our fans and I have no problem saying now that I feel we are favorites to reach the semi-finals," said the former Real Madrid and Chelsea coach.

"I have faith in my players, the stadium, the support from the Roma people. Obviously, Bodo/Glimt are a difficult team, but I also have confidence we have good referees and assistant referees," he continued.