Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic has declined to comment of Jose Mourinho after hauling him off against Southampton shortly after bringing him on, the Daily Express reports.
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But Vialli, who spent four years at Stamford Bridge as a player and then manager, says Mourinho will thrive under the intense pressure and should look to adopt Ferguson’s successful methods at Manchester United.
Cruyff believes that Mourinho, who is facing a misconduct charge from the Football Association for claiming that referees are afraid to give Chelsea penalties, should not always make himself the centre of attention.
Mourinho had earlier on Monday received the backing of the club amid a drop in form which has seen his team go from champions to hovering just above the relegation zone in a matter of months.
The content of the book and the Chelsea boss’s current status with regards to his Chelsea side could make an interesting press interview.
With Chelsea now down in 16th place in the Premier League, Harry Redknapp doubts whether even a top-four finish is possible for the west London club.
CHELSEA MANAGER JOSE Mourinho has hit back at Fabio Capello, after the Italian suggested that the Portuguese lacks longevity because he burns players out.
“Chelsea’s results are really poor at this time”. In man-to-man situations he helps me a lot and I respect him for that. Things might have to change very quickly if Mourinho is to be Chelsea manager next season. We have the best coach for the club. But I can assure you this: I’m working harder than ever before and we will get through this. After all, just because you were a good club manager does not guarantee the same success as on the global scene.
‘I don’t know what’s wrong, ‘ he added.
Mourinho must get the dressing room back.
“I have had the armband once or twice when Wayne [Rooney] has been off the pitch, but to lead the team out will be incredible and definitely a career high”.
“I understand perfectly where he is coming from with what he said regarding where, if he didn’t have the confidence of the players he would step aside”. They’ve started the season to fight for the Scudetto.
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“So I made a decision to take off Matic but I like the player very much, I have a fantastic relationship with the boy”.
