Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho has dismissed reports of tension with president Massimo Moratti after defeat to Atalanta. "I am not easily offended, I'm honest," assured the former Chelsea boss. "I am not irritated by criticism and must accept it.

"If there is a fitness problem, then that is not my responsibility. We are working in a scientifically correct manner.

"My team has to be in very good physical shape and be able to play three games per week.

"I never comment on what the President says and always have respect. He can comment on me, I cannot do the same.

"I will only speak out if he asks me to. I have sufficient character and strength of opinion to tell anyone what I think. But not publicly."