In the 11th round of the 2022-23 Serie A season , Roma lost 0-1 to Naples. Mourinho gave an interview after the game.

Mourinho said the team was in trouble after several yellow cards, with the opponent scoring in the only near-miss in the second half, a goal that could have been prevented without a yellow card. Mourinho said the players were tired, but there were no substitutes who could maintain the same level. Because Zaleschi was ill, Mourinho had to let Karlsdo start, even if he couldn't play for 90 minutes in his original physical condition.

Mourinho said he felt it was unfair because the players did everything and he didn't think the team should have lost, but it was Napoli who scored. It was a very strong team, Roma's players were tired and not fully recovered, and there were few options on the bench.

The team was too tired in the second half to reduce intensity. This resulted in more possession for Napoli, which had previously been well controlled by Roma. With a squad like theirs, they have played well, and the big problem in the squad is injuries.

Mourinho said he saw the players cramping and they were exhausted. Despite no midweek games this week, they are close to their limits and Mourinho is concerned.

Mourinho also congratulated Napoli , even though he didn't think they deserved to win, he also congratulated his team for not playing a losing game.