Mourinho was heavily critical of his Chelsea players following Monday night’s defeat, and the 52-year-old has left Stamford Bridge after a two-and-a-half year reign in west London.
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“The owner is forced to make what was a very tough decision for the good of the club”, said the former Nigeria midfielder.
That is why part of me says I am not shocked, but the other part of me thinks that because of what Jose Mourinho has done for Chelsea – both first time round and second time – would have bought him a bit of time.
According to a report in the Telegraph Dutch manager Guus Hiddink will take over in an interim role similar to the one he occupied at the Blues in 2009. In July, Mourinho suggested he and his Chelsea team could dominate for years to come. It hoisted the English Premier League trophy and Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho was doused with celebratory champagne in the locker room.
“Anybody, any fan, who loves the club or has any affiliation with the club can understand this club is in trouble”.
The Blues are said to favour Italy manager Antonio Conte as their top choice for a long-term appointment, but his contract runs until after Euro 2016.
City seem more likely to have a key figure back in time for the Emirates Stadium showdown after Argentina striker Sergio Aguero, who has missed the last four games in all competitions, returned to full training on Wednesday following a heel problem.
Cesc Fabregas has bid an emotional farewell to Jose Mourinho, after the manager was sacked by Chelsea.
The former Barcelona boss was reportedly coveted by Roman Abramovich while on sabbatical before the former Spain midfielder opted for Bayern Munich.
They are just one point above the relegation zone.
First-team coach Steve Holland could take charge of Saturday’s home Premier League clash with Sunderland.
“That’s what they have to do, that’s what they were supposed to do, and I believe that’s what they’ve been trying to do”. “I think the team of 2005 had one plus in relation to this team, which was killer instinct”, he said.
“They play to instruction, they adhere to everything the manager asked them to do”.
Prior to his sacking on Thursday, Mourinho insisted that while the club was struggling near the bottom three, they were not in a relegation fight.
Even at Chelsea’s lowest, ebb the fans were still chanting Jose Mourinho’s name.
Jose Mourinho’s departure from Chelsea is expected to be followed by confirmation of Guus Hiddink arriving as interim manager.
Confirming the news, Chelsea stated on their website that the club have parted company with Mourinho by mutual consent, adding that it was it in the best interests of both parties to go their separate ways, Sport24 reported.
After that latest setback Mourinho accused some of his players of “betraying my work”.
Mourinho was previously shown the door by Chelsea in 2007 after a successful three-year stint at the club in which he won two Premier League titles, two League Cups and the FA Cup.
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“The facts of the matter remain that Chelsea Football Club is in trouble”, he told Chelsea TV.
