The Portuguese was in no mood to discuss his former club's new manager ahead of Roma's Europa Conference League semi-final outing
An irritated Jose Mourinho shot down a question from a reporter asking if he had any advice to give incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag in his latest press conference for Roma.
Mourinho was the last man to win silverware in charge of United in 2016-17 as he delivered Europa League and League Cup honours in his first year at the club, which he followed up with a runners' up finish in the Premier League the following season.
The Red Devils sacked the Portuguese after a poor start to the 2018-19 campaign, though, and he is now sitting in the dugout at Roma.
What has Mourinho said about Ten Hag?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also failed to bring back the glory days for United after replacing Mourinho, and the club is now preparing to usher in a new era under Ajax tactician Ten Hag.
Mourinho is now busy trying to deliver a trophy at Roma, who are due to play the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final against Leicester City on Thursday, and he did not appreciate being asked about Ten Hag ahead of the tie.
Pressed by a journalist on his former club and whether he has any advice to give their latest manager, Mourinho replied: "You touched the point, my former club.
"Not my club. I don’t have any advice.”
Abraham labels Mourinho 'the best coach in the world'
Mourinho's first season at the helm at Roma has been a mixed bag, with the Portuguese still gunning for success in Europe but also set to miss out on a top-four finish in Serie A.
However, one of the main decisions he has got right was bringing in Tammy Abraham from Chelsea, as the England international has bagged 24 goals in his debut campaign at Stadio Olimpico.
Abraham is relishing his time learning under Mourinho and has talked up his man-management skills, telling The Athletic: “He’s exactly the same as he is on the TV!”
"I’ve always thought this and now working under him, I’ve seen it for myself; he’s the best coach in the world. It’s just the way he motivates you.
"He has a way of getting under your skin. He knows how to bring the best out of you. He will never tell you how amazing you are or how well you’re doing, he’ll always tell you that you can do more, that you need to do more."
Ezenko1
20
If I was a professional I would have loved Mourinho to be my coach Amy time. I don't like to see him lose a game. I would go hill and over the world just to ensure we win the games for his sake. Players who don't like him are players with egos and want to be pampered. This is a profession and a job. I believe no one here who works at a factory or office knows what is needed at their job sites and its no joy at work. You have to get the job done. No one care about your private life after work and at home. All that is needed is to do what you're paid for and do it well even under high pressure at work you must get it done if not they sack you immediately. But players don't want to see football in that regard in which football is thesame. Players should sit up and do the needful which they're paid for and not to be pampered. I believe so many here know the pressure they have at work and wish working hours don't come and when it's morning faces go sour
wuyadorsu
17
i watch the press conference from start to finish and Jose was never irritated he simply told the journalist he has no advise to give...