Jose Mourinho was jeered by Inter fans after locking them out of a training session to “avoid scouts from opposition clubs.”
The Nerazzurri supporters are unaccustomed to being kept out of pre-season training and many travel great distances to see their favourite players at work.
So when Mourinho ordered the gates locked at the Riscone di Brunico camp this afternoon, he was jeered and greeted with protests.
The situation degenerated so much that the Coach had to release an official statement on the club website to calm them down.
“I have a great, great deal of respect for the fans and even at Appiano Gentile last week we opened the session to the public,” explained Mourinho.
“However, we know that among the many Nerazzurri supporters who came here to show their affection to the team, there are also many scouts and representatives of other clubs, who during the course of the season may well be our opponents.
“Therefore, as for the first time we were testing out a few tactical situations from set plays and tomorrow we are playing our first friendly, I decided to have this training session behind closed doors.
“This is the only reason behind my choice and the Inter fans need to know that.”
Inter face Al Hilal on Thursday with kick-off at 17.00, UK time.
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