Tag: Jose Mourinho
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Press Room: PSG deserved to beat us, insists Mourinho
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho accepts that Paris Saint Germain should have won the first-leg of their last-16 Champions League tie at Parc des Princes. Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani scored to level the tie after Branislav Ivanovic’s opener but a string of fine saves from Thibaut Courtois saw Mourinho’s side hold on and take advantage heading…
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Hazard: Mourinho wants me to be like Messi
Eden Hazard has said Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants him to emulate the scoring feats of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Belgium international has scored nine goals in 25 league appearances for the Stamford Bridge outfit this season, but is way off the standards being set by Barcelona’s Messi and Real Madrid’s Ronaldo, who have…
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Robben: Mourinho does not like injured players
Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has discussed his spell with Chelsea and claimed that former boss Jose Mourinho ‘does not like injured players’. The Dutchman spent three years at Stamford Bridge but fitness problems saw his time in England come to an end and saw him move to Spanish side Real Madrid in 2007. Now…
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Diego Costa unhappy with referee treatment
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has revealed his unhappiness with Premier League referees, saying they should protect him more on the field. The 26-year-old Brazilian born Spanish international has impressed in his first season with Chelsea but criticism has also followed after a number of incidents involving his discipline on the field. A recent stamping incident…
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Mourinho happy to see Hazard extend deal
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has insisted that there is still more to come from star man Eden Hazard and that he is delighted after seeing the midfielder sign a new contract with the club. The 24-year-old put an end to speculation linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge by signing a new and…
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Mourinho laughs of Hazard to Real Madrid claims
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has laughed off stories linking Eden Hazard with a move to Real Madrid. The in-form Chelsea midfielder has been linked with Real Madrid and Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain in recent times after speculation increased regarding a new contract at Stamford Bridge. Talks over a new deal are continuing, despite…
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Mourinho protecting Courtois from Real Madrid scouts
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho’s decision to drop Thibaut Courtois is to protect him from Real Madrid’s recent interest, Football Express News understands. The reigning European champions are currently preparing themselves for the exit of Iker Casillas, who is expected to call time on his lengthy career with the club. David De Gea of Manchester United…
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Press Room: Mourinho elated with Willian’s last minute winner
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that he was elated with his side’s 1-0 victory over 10-man Everton at Stamford Bridge. The Premier League leaders left it late to secure all three points on Wednesday evening as Willian struck a superb half volley in the 89th minute, seconds after Nemanja Matic had a goal ruled…
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Mourinho slams FA over Van Persie elbow incident
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has slammed the Football Association for ignoring an incident which saw Robin van Persie elbow and opponent in Manchester United’s tie with West Ham United. Dutch striker Van Persie appeared to elbow Hammers defender James Tomkins during the 1-1 draw at Upton Park on Sunday but referee Mark Clattenburg missed the…
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Lukaku has nothing to prove to Chelsea, insists Mourinho
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has claimed that former Blues striker Romelu Lukaku has nothing to prove when his side face Everton on Wednesday. Belgian international Lukaku called time on his short career at Stamford Bridge last summer in a £28m move to Merseyside after failing to break into the starting eleven. Having struggled this season,…
