Roma suffered ‘psychological collapse’, says Mourinho after his side crumbled against Juve

Jose Mourinho said his Roma side suffered a “psychological collapse” after conceding three goals in seven minutes in their defeat to Juventus.

Roma had led 3-1 with 20 minutes left before Juve’s stunning comeback.

Roma’s Lorenzo Pellegrini also had a late penalty saved by Wojciech Szczesny after Matthijs de Ligt had been shown a second yellow card for handball.

“We did very well for 70 minutes, but after that it was a psychological collapse,” Mourinho told DAZN.

“When you’re in trouble you’re supposed to get back up and show what your made of, but there are people in the changing room here who are a bit too nice, a bit too weak.”

The win keeps Juventus fifth and three points behind Atalanta, who sit fourth in the final Champions league spot after thrashing Udinese 6-2. Roma stay in eighth place.