Jose Mourinho has labelled reports of a bust-up in the Roma dressing room "a total lie" and staunchly defended his methods.
The 59-year-old was alleged to have hit out at his players following a 2-0 loss to Inter Milan in the Coppa Italia on Tuesday, telling them they lacked personality and were "without balls."
But ahead of the Giallorossi's trip to face Sassoulo on Sunday, Mourinho slammed the claims in his pre-match press conference.