The Blues dominated the game in terms of possession and shots but advanced stats reveal that the match was more levelled than the conventional ones might tell.
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“We didn’t deserve to lose”, Mourinho is quoted as saying by the BBC. “That was our worst match of the season and we have to be confident that that will not damage our European chances”.
“The owner and the board are not responsible for the bad moments”, he added.
Which incident are you referring to with the referee? I’m really disappointed with the result, not so disappointed with the performance but very disappointed with the result.
“I think it is a clear handball and penalty with the score at 0-0”. But that is part of the game.
“Scoring goals is a lot about individuals”.
“In a period where we are stronger than ever in the game is exactly when they score a goal, with 5 minutes to go. They were taking time, calling for the medical department and drinking water like it is a basketball timeout”.
Mourinho felt that his side had been denied a “clear penalty” when a cross from Diego Costa struck the prone Simon Francis on the arm and also suggested that Bournemouth had indulged in time-wasting. “I think that would’ve been extremely harsh”. Courtois proved his worth during the first half of the game, blocking Josh King at least three times, but failed to do the same in the 82nd minute, allowing Glenn Murray to hit home the only goal of the game. You can not behave like that, I don’t care who you are, it’s so disrespectful to the manager and it sets the wrong example to all those players on the bench.
“I’m concerned and I was concerned before this game”. I was concerned before this game because I am not happy with the position. But Bournemouth, enjoying their first taste of top-flight football after a rapid rise from obscurity, were always in with a chance as Chelsea pushed hard for a victor.
Speaking about the match later on, Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho said the referee made some mistakes.
Jose Mourinho accepted responsibility for Chelsea’s miserable title defence and appeared to write off the prospect of a top-four finish following the Barclays Premier League loss to Bournemouth.
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Chelsea has only won four out of 11 games, and lost five since the club’s vote of confidence.
