

It really is worlds apart in terms of the quality of the teams. So, check out how Roma's new starting 11 could look ahead of the 2022/2023 football season below to evaluate just how far the club has come under his stewardship. He also brought Tammy Abraham to the club last summer, who has since resurrected his career after falling out favour at Chelsea and is now something of a revelation in Italy.Īnd whilst those three players represent who we feel to be the most significant signings Mourinho has made so far, the incomings didn't stop there and plenty more high-level talent has made its way to the Stadio Olimpico. It's been a busy summer in Rome, with Mourinho bringing proven quality to the city in the form of Paolo Dybala and Georginio Wijnaldum - two players we know can cut it at the highest level. Chelsea LAND Frenkie De Jong! Wesley Fofana IMMENIENT! (The Football Terrace) However, comparing that team to what it would blossom into 15 months down the line brings some truly eye-opening results. Whilst Leonardo Spinazzola and Lorenzo Pellegrini represent the two other standout members. Gianluca Mancini is a great option in defence. In truth, it's not an awful strongest 11 of players but it's hardly anything to write home about. Henrik Mkhitaryan - who at this point was way past his best - played a key creative role in the team's attacking hopes.Īnd many more players held important roles in the team that, to be honest, couldn't quite cut it at the highest level.Ĭheck out the original Roma team which Mourinho inherited just over 12 months ago below. One that lacked an undertone of quality required to be successful in modern football.Ī 35-year-old Edin Dzeko shouldered much of the responsibility up front.

When Mourinho joined the club in May 2021, the existing squad was an ageing, tired looking group.
