Sporting player slated by Mourinho reacts: Means nothing to me | OneFootball

Morten Hjulmand reacted to José Mourinho’s comments about his behavior on the pitch and made it clear that he does not pay attention to the Portuguese coach’s opinions. Sporting’s captain said he only values what is conveyed to him by Rui Borges, Frederico Varandas, and the club’s structure.

Speaking on the podcast 'Transferguru', the Danish international was asked about José Mourinho’s remarks regarding his attitude during matches and left no room for doubt. "It means nothing to me! What I care about is what my coach, my President, and my sporting director say", he stated.

In addition, Hjulmand addressed the relationship he has with refereeing teams and admitted that, at times, he feels he is punished unfairly. "They should communicate differently and say they do not like being spoken to in a certain way. They need to understand the emotions we feel during matches, because our careers are also at stake," he explained.

Despite his criticism of the referees, the Sporting midfielder also took a critical look at himself and acknowledged that there are aspects of his behavior he needs to improve. "I try to stay calmer. I know there are some situations in which I need to improve, in the way I speak to the referee to complain and express my frustration," he confessed.

The 'number 42 shirt' also recalled a situation that particularly marked him last season. "I already missed the title-clinching match in 2024/25 and afterwards I kept thinking about whether I should have risked making a tackle or whether I could have avoided speaking to the referees," revealed Morten Hjulmand.

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