J.Mourinho not leaving Inter

J.Mourinho not leaving Inter

Jose Mourinho has played down speculation suggesting he could be about to part company with Inter Milan.

Reports in Italy claim the Portuguese coach was set to be relieved of his duties at Giuseppe Meazza had he failed to lead Inter into the last 16 of the Champions League.

The reigning Serie A champions, and current table-toppers, were forced to wait until their final fixture before securing their progress to the knockout stages, but did so with a 2-0 victory over Rubin Kazan on Wednesday.

That result has helped to ease some of the pressure on Mourinho's shoulders, but many remain unconvinced by the tactical approach he has adopted at Inter.

The former Chelsea boss remains unfazed by his detractors, though, and insists it would be the club's loss were they to part with his services.

"No-one at Inter has said anything to me, not before the game and not after it," he said following the Rubin win.

"Journalists don't make decisions, ex-players don't make decisions and even if important people within the club who do make decisions said something to me, it wouldn't be a problem.

"I'm a calm coach because when a coach leaves a club it's diffcult for him to find a job, but if I leave Inter I'll be in demand. I can't say I'd choose exactly where I'd go, but almost."

Mourinho feels he has been unfairly treated of late and has questioned those who feel the need to try to undermine his tenure.

"I thought that results mattered in Italy but in fact that's not the case given that a team which won the title, is top of the league and has qualified from a Champions League group containing the holders is still being criticised," he said.